Supreme Court registers suo motu case over death of Twisha Sharma
The Supreme Court has registered a suo motu case regarding the death of Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly a victim of dowry-related violence. Her family has raised concerns about evidence tampering and procedural irregularities in the investigation. The court's decision to intervene highlights the seriousness of the allegations and the need for a thorough examination of the case.
- ▪Twisha Sharma was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12.
- ▪Her husband has been taken into custody by the Madhya Pradesh Police in connection with the case.
- ▪The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a second autopsy to be conducted by a specialized team from AIIMS Delhi.
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The Supreme Court on Saturday (May 23, 2026) registered a suo motu case concerning the alleged dowry death of Noida resident Twisha Sharma amid allegations by her family that her in-laws tampered with evidence and that the investigation suffered from procedural irregularities.A three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi is scheduled to hear the matter on May 25. Twisha Sharma’s husband sent to 7-day police remand; AIIMS Delhi forms panel for second autopsyAllegations by victim’s familyThe top court’s intervention comes amid mounting allegations by Sharma’s family regarding the manner in which the probe into her death was handled.
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