Supreme Court takes cognisance of Twisha Sharma death case, CJI to hear matter tomorrow
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear the case regarding the death of actor-model Twisha Sharma, who died under suspicious circumstances at her matrimonial home. The case has drawn attention due to allegations of institutional bias and procedural irregularities in the investigation. The court's involvement follows public scrutiny and a suo motu cognizance taken by the National Commission for Women.
- ▪Twisha Sharma was found dead at her in-laws' residence in Madhya Pradesh on May 12, shortly after her marriage.
- ▪Her family has accused her in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, which they deny, claiming she died by suicide.
- ▪The Supreme Court will hear the case on May 25, amid concerns over the investigation's handling and evidence.
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Supreme Court takes cognisance of Twisha Sharma death case, CJI to hear matter tomorrowThe matter is slated to be heard on May 25 by a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi.Published on: May 24, 2026 6:21 AM ISTBy Utkarsh Anand, Shruti TomarShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court is set to hear on Monday a suo motu case concerning the unnatural death of 32-year-old actor-model Twisha Sharma at her matrimonial home in Madhya Pradesh, amid mounting allegations of institutional bias, procedural irregularities and possible lapses in the investigation.The top court’s intervention comes amid growing scrutiny over the probe into Sharma’s death at her in-laws’ residence.The matter has been registered as “In Re: Alleged…
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