The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the Twisha Sharma death case, raising concerns over alleged procedural irregularities and possible institutional bias in the investigation into the former actor-model’s death at her matrimonial home in Bhopal earlier this month. During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta remarked that “a divorced daughter is better than a dead daughter”, stressing that women’s safety and dignity must take precedence over societal pressure surrounding marriage.
A bench headed by Justice Surya Kant directed parties connected to the case, including family members and potential witnesses, not to make public statements that could influence the investigation, while also urging media outlets to avoid sensational coverage. The court later disposed of the suo motu proceedings after noting the Madhya Pradesh government’s assurance that all allegations would be fairly examined and that a decision on transferring the case to the CBI would be considered.
Supreme Court Seeks Fair And Independent Investigation
The apex court heard the matter under the title “In Re: Alleged Institutional Bias and Procedural Discrepancies in the Unnatural Death of a Young Girl at Her Matrimonial Home”. During the proceedings, the bench clarified that it had not expressed any opinion on the merits of the allegations and that the investigating agency must independently examine all aspects of the case. Justice Surya Kant cautioned against turning the tragedy into “sound bites”, observing that extensive media debates and public commentary could affect the fairness of the probe.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Madhya Pradesh government, argued that public statements made by individuals connected to the case could prejudice the investigation. The court subsequently restrained parties and potential witnesses from discussing the matter publicly while the investigation remains underway.
Family’s Allegations Trigger Public Outrage
Twisha Sharma, a Noida resident who married Bhopal-based lawyer Samarth Singh in December 2025, was found dead at her matrimonial home on May 12. Her family later alleged harassment and questioned the circumstances surrounding her death, leading to growing public scrutiny of the investigation. Concerns were raised over the handling of the initial postmortem, alleged delays in police action, and claims that influential connections may have affected the early stages of the probe.
Following widespread outrage and demands for transparency, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a second autopsy by doctors from AIIMS Delhi before the final rites were conducted. Samarth Singh later surrendered before police and was remanded to custody as investigations continued.
Investigation May Be Handed To CBI
During the hearing, the Madhya Pradesh government informed the Supreme Court that the possibility of transferring the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation was under consideration to ensure public confidence in the probe. Lawyers representing Twisha Sharma’s family highlighted alleged lapses in evidence handling and forensic procedures, while counsel appearing for the accused denied wrongdoing and objected to media circulation of witness-related material.
The case has since sparked wider discussions across the country around domestic abuse, women’s safety within marriages, and the need for stronger institutional accountability in sensitive investigations involving allegations of harassment and unnatural death.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The death of Twisha Sharma has once again highlighted the urgent need to create safer spaces for women facing distress within marriages and relationships. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s remark that “a divorced daughter is better than a dead daughter” reflects a reality many families still struggle to openly acknowledge that personal safety, dignity, and emotional well-being must come before societal expectations or fear of stigma.
Beyond legal proceedings, such cases underline the importance of stronger support systems, early intervention mechanisms, and empathetic conversations around domestic abuse and mental well-being. How can families, institutions, and communities work together to ensure women feel supported in speaking up and seeking help before situations turn tragic?
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