The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday granted permission for a second post-mortem in the death case of Twisha Sharma. The court observed that this must be done at the earliest, as quoted by Bar and Bench.
Background of the Case
Twisha Sharma was found hanging at her marital home on May 12. Her initial post-mortem was conducted at AIIMS Bhopal. Police have booked her husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh on charges of dowry death and harassment.
Allegations by the Family
Twisha's family, which hails from Noida, has alleged serious lapses in the investigation. They have demanded a fresh autopsy by an independent medical board to ensure a fair and transparent probe.
Government Proposal for CBI Investigation
On Friday, the Madhya Pradesh government proposed to transfer the investigation of the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The notification stated: “It is proposed to transfer the investigation of the case registered at Katara Hills Police Station under Sections 80 (2), 85, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, regarding the dowry death incident that occurred on May 12, 2026, to the Central Bureau of Investigation,” as reported by PTI.
The court's decision to allow a second post-mortem is seen as a significant step towards addressing the family's concerns. The case continues to draw attention to the issue of dowry-related deaths in India.
