An Indian court has ordered seven days of police custody for Samarth Singh following the death of his wife, Twisha Sharma [3].
The ruling marks a critical escalation in a high-profile investigation into the death of the 33-year-old woman [1]. The case has drawn national attention due to allegations involving her husband and mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, amid claims of dowry-related disputes.
On May 21, 2026, a Bhopal district court rejected a request from Sharma's family to conduct a second autopsy [2]. The family had sought the additional procedure to ensure a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding her death. Despite this rejection, police moved to secure the remand of Samarth Singh for seven days to facilitate further questioning [3].
The legal proceedings extended to the highest level of the judiciary this week. On May 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of India held a hearing to examine the investigation's progress [2]. During the session, the bench expressed its frustration with the trajectory of the case.
"The bench observed that it was 'slightly at pain' over some developments in the case," the court said [2].
Investigators continue to scrutinize the roles of both Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh in the events leading to Sharma's death. The case remains under active investigation as authorities review evidence, including recently emerged audio clips, to determine the exact cause of death and the validity of the dowry allegations [2].
“The bench observed that it was "slightly at pain" over some developments in the case.”
The involvement of the Supreme Court suggests that the investigation into Twisha Sharma's death is being viewed as a potential failure of lower-level judicial or police processes. By rejecting the second autopsy but granting police custody, the courts are balancing the finality of medical evidence against the need for deeper interrogation of the suspects.
