Twisha Sharma Dowry Death: Last Rites Held After SC Intervention
Twisha Sharma's last rites were performed after a Supreme Court intervention.
Top Summary
- What happened: Last rites of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma performed in Bhopal 12 days after her death, following a second autopsy ordered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- Why it matters: The case highlights concerns about dowry deaths and the struggle for justice, prompting Supreme Court intervention due to alleged institutional bias.
- What changes for people: The Supreme Court's suo motu cognizance restores faith in the judicial process, potentially leading to a fair investigation and justice for the victim.
- Who is affected: Twisha Sharma's family, who allege dowry harassment and are seeking justice against her husband and in-laws.
Last Rites Held Amid Outrage
The last rites of Twisha Sharma were conducted at a crematorium in Bhopal on Sunday. The ceremony took place after her body was released to the family following the completion of medical formalities.
The funeral occurred amid significant public attention. The family continues to demand justice in what they allege is a dowry death case.
Supreme Court Intervention
Twisha Sharma's cousin, Ashish Sharma, welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to take suo motu cognisance of the case. He noted the family's struggle to secure a second post-mortem examination.
"We are grateful for this verdict by the Supreme Court that will restore faith in justice. We had to struggle a lot for the second post-mortem. At least the family will now be able to carry out the last rites, which will be done soon after the medical procedures,"
Demanding Justice
Lokesh Sharma, Twisha’s uncle, also expressed confidence in the judicial process following the Supreme Court’s intervention.
"A common man can just have faith since the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance. We are hopeful that we will get justice. We will do the last rites before the reports,"
The Supreme Court bench, including Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi, and Vipul M Pancholi, is scheduled to hear the matter on Monday.
Legal Battles Continue
Twisha’s father, Navnidhi Sharma, and the state government have separately approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court. They are seeking the cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh by a Bhopal court.
Both petitions are scheduled to be heard on Monday.
Arrest of the Accused
Samarth Singh, Twisha’s husband and the prime accused, was arrested on Friday evening. He surrendered at the Jabalpur district court premises.
Singh had been absconding since the FIR was registered. He had previously withdrawn his anticipatory bail plea filed before the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
A Bhopal court has remanded him to seven days of police custody.
Background of the Case
Twisha Sharma, a Noida-based model-turned-actor, was found dead on May 12. She was found at her in-laws’ home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area, just months after marrying advocate Samarth Singh.
Her family accuses her husband and his family, including retired district judge Giribala Singh, of subjecting her to dowry harassment and mental torture.
What to Watch Next
The Madhya Pradesh High Court will hear petitions on Monday seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail. The Supreme Court hearing is also scheduled for Monday and will be closely watched for further directives in the investigation.