The family of Twisha Sharma has petitioned a court for a second post-mortem and a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into her death.

The request follows allegations of procedural lapses and missing evidence in the initial investigation of the 33-year-old woman [1]. The case has drawn attention to the handling of forensic evidence, and the transparency of death investigations in suspected dowry-related homicides.

Sharma died in Bhopal during the week preceding May 13, 2024 [2]. Her family, who reside in Noida, filed the court application on May 14, 2024 [1]. They allege that the first post-mortem failed to reflect injuries Sharma sustained before she died [1].

"We have filed an application for a fresh post-mortem at AIIMS Delhi to clear all doubts about the cause of death," Sharma's father said [1].

Central to the family's grievance is the disappearance of a belt used during the first post-mortem. The family contends that this missing evidence indicates a flawed investigation. A spokesperson for the Special Investigation Team said the missing belt was handed over to forensic experts after the lapse was brought to their notice [2].

Legal representatives for the family are pushing for a more rigorous examination of the body and the available evidence. "Our client alleges that Ms. Sharma sustained injuries before she died, which were not reflected in the first post-mortem report," lawyer Rajesh Kumar said [1].

The family also points to CCTV footage showing Sharma's final movements as critical evidence that requires further scrutiny. They are seeking a second examination at AIIMS Delhi to ensure an unbiased medical assessment of the cause of death [1].

“"We have filed an application for a fresh post-mortem at AIIMS Delhi to clear all doubts about the cause of death."”

The demand for a CBI probe and a second post-mortem at a premier institution like AIIMS Delhi highlights a deep distrust in local police procedures. When families allege that physical evidence—such as a belt used in a medical exam—goes missing, it often triggers a legal push for federal oversight to prevent the perceived scrubbing of evidence in domestic violence or dowry-related cases.