CBI Charges Former Judge and Son in Twisha Sharma Death Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially filed a comprehensive chargesheet, spanning 636 to 1,000 pages, regarding the death of 34-year-old former actor-model Twisha Sharma. Submitted to a special court in Bhopal on August 17, 2026, the document formally accuses former district judge Giribala Singh and her son, Samarth Singh—a practicing lawyer—of abetment to suicide and mental cruelty. The case, which involves a victim found dead on May 12, 2026, just five months after her December 2025 marriage, has transitioned from an intensive investigative phase to formal judicial proceedings.

The CBI investigation reconstructed the final moments before the tragedy, noting a distressing WhatsApp message sent by the victim to her sister-in-law at 9:36 PM, where she pleaded for peace. CCTV evidence allegedly depicts the victim moving toward the terrace at 9:40 PM, followed by a frantic final phone call to her parents. A five-member AIIMS Delhi medical board, constituted under Madhya Pradesh High Court orders, confirmed the cause of death as asphyxia from ante-mortem hanging, explicitly ruling out prior physical struggle. Investigators further analyzed mobile data, communication logs, and witness accounts to support claims of persistent domestic abuse and hostility initiated by the mother-son duo.

As the special court in Bhopal prepares to frame charges under the Indian Penal Code, the legal system faces a high-stakes trial regarding domestic toxicity and potential dowry-related harassment. While the primary finding centers on suicide, the CBI’s probe into dowry allegations remains active and ongoing. The case has drawn significant public scrutiny due to the professional judicial background of the accused, with observers questioning if influence was used to stifle local police efforts before the case was transferred to the federal agency.