‘Because accused is ex-judge’: SC on why CBI should take over Twisha Sharma case
The Supreme Court has suggested that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) take over the Twisha Sharma case due to the involvement of an ex-judge as one of the accused. The court urged media professionals to exercise restraint in reporting on the case and requested that family members refrain from making public statements. The court emphasized that it has not expressed any opinion on the allegations and that the investigation should proceed without external influence.
- ▪The Supreme Court noted that the case should be transferred to the CBI to avoid bias due to the accused's status as an ex-judge.
- ▪Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court about a second autopsy conducted in Bhopal as directed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- ▪The court requested that family members of both the victim and the accused record their statements with the investigating agency instead of speaking to the media.
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‘Because accused is ex-judge’: SC on why CBI should take over Twisha Sharma caseThe court also said that the case should be transferred to the CBI as it is “against the narrative that is being created because accused is an ex-judge.”Updated on: May 25, 2026 11:35 AM ISTReported by Abraham ThomasEdited by Karishma AyaldasaniShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should take over the Twisha Sharma case, noting that it is against the narrative being created as one of the accused is an ex-judge.The top court is hearing the Twisha Sharma death case (PTI)The top court also urged media professionals to exercise restraint while reporting developments in the case.“We are slightly at pain because of some of the actions.
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