Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India] June 30 (ANI): A Bhopal court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Twisha’s husband, Samarth Singh, and Giribala Singh by 14 days in connection with the Twisha death case. Both accused will remain in jail till July 14.
The accused appeared before the court through video conferencing during the hearing.
Speaking to ANI, Twisha Sharma’s family counsel, Ankur Pandey, said the CBI sought a further extension of the judicial custody of both accused, which was granted by the court after hearing arguments from both sides.
“Today, they (CBI) filed another application seeking a further extension of 14 days, presenting their arguments. The opposition counsel, representing the accused, opposed the move. However, considering all facts, the court has extended their (Giribala and Samarth Singh) judicial custody by an additional 14 days, and the next hearing is scheduled for July 14,” Pandey said.
He further said the CBI also moved additional applications seeking voice samples of both accused for forensic comparison and requested that Samarth Singh be directed to provide the password to his laptop to enable forensic examination.
“During the investigation, the CBI retrieved certain audio recordings, and they have filed an application seeking the voice specimens of both accused to match them. Additionally, the laptop seized from Samarth Singh had been sent to CFSL Delhi, but the complete data could not be retrieved because it is password-protected. Regarding this, an application has been filed directing Samarth Singh to provide the password for the laptop,” he added.
Pandey also said that the second post-mortem report has not yet been submitted before the court.
Meanwhile, Twisha Sharma’s father said certain technical examinations, including DNA analysis, are still pending, due to which the final post-mortem report has not yet been submitted.
“Look, as Ankur ji stated, the postmortem report is in a critical stage, and certain technical analyses, such as the DNA analysis, are still pending. A lab generally takes its time for such procedures, and since a preliminary report cannot be handed over, they have not provided one. I cannot comment further on that, but their stance is that they will submit the entire report along with all final findings together. This falls under their jurisdiction, and they are taking their time. It is expected that they will wrap it up soon,” he said.
During the proceedings, the court was informed that the second post-mortem report in the case has not yet been submitted.
Counsel representing Twisha’s family also urged the court to direct that the password of Samarth Singh’s laptop be obtained to facilitate a forensic examination of the device as part of the investigation.
Meanwhile, counsel for Giribala Singh raised the issue of an alleged theft at the residence during the hearing.
The case relates to the death of Twisha Sharma, a resident of Noida, who died at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12. Her family has alleged that she was subjected to dowry-related harassment and mental torture by her husband and in-laws.
Following the allegations, the matter was handed over to the CBI for further investigation. The central agency is currently examining the circumstances surrounding Sharma’s death and the claims made by her family.
The case involves serious allegations under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Giribala Singh faces charges under Section 80(2) for dowry death, Section 85 for cruelty to a woman by her husband or relatives, and Section 3(5) for acts done by several persons in furtherance of a common intention. Additionally, she has been booked under Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. (ANI)
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