Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Twisha sharma | History Defined

Model Twisha Sharma's Family Claim Dowry Torture and Forced Abortion Led to Her Suicide at Age 33

The death of model Twisha Sharma has spotlighted dowry abuse in India, with her husband and mother-in-law charged with dowry death and cruelty.

International Business Times UK

Air India struggles to win back India-UK passengers after fatal 2025 crash

Exclusive: Airline's monthly passenger numbers have fallen sharply since the Ahmedabad disaster for a key international route – while competitors’ business has soared. Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK

Husband and mother-in-law charged as autopsy reveals cause of death of Indian bride

Second autopsy confirms woman died by suicide

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Twisha Sharma death: AIIMS medical board confirms suicide in court-ordered second postmortem

A medical board confirmed Twisha Sharma died by suicide after a court-ordered second postmortem. The CBI filed a chargesheet against her husband and mother-in-law for alleged torture. The forensic opinion stated death resulted from ante-mortem hanging, which was suicidal in manner. No injuries suggesting assault or struggle were found on…

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma death case: CBI files 636-page chargesheet; husband, mother-in-law named accused under BNS, Dowry Act

The CBI has filed a 636-page chargesheet in the Twisha Sharma death case. Her husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh are named as accused. Allegations of cruelty and dowry prohibition violations have been established by the chargesheet. The court has summoned officials and the CBI for further proceedings.

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma dowry death case: Court rejects bail plea of retired judge Giribala Singh

A Bhopal court rejected retired judge Giribala Singh's bail plea. She is accused in the dowry death case of ex-model Twisha Sharma. The court cited the seriousness of the charges against the accused. The CBI opposed bail, citing potential witness influence and evidence tampering. Giribala Singh remains in custody as…

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma case: AIIMS Delhi submits crucial final report; skin tissue matches gym belt

An AIIMS medical board has submitted its forensic opinion to the CBI. This report addresses a key dispute over the ligature material used in Twisha Sharma's death. Laboratory tests confirmed the ligature matched the injury pattern on the victim's neck. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had ordered this second postmortem…

The Economic Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Mother-In-Law Arrested After Bride’s Passing Sparked Harrowing Accusations And A Media Frenzy

A retired judge was placed in handcuffs after her daughter-in-law was found lifeless, just five months after the victim married her son.

Bored Panda

Mother-in-law and husband arrested over ‘dowry death’ case that has rocked India

Twisha Sharma’s family allege she was tortured to death after her family failed to provide enough dowry

The Independent UK

Twisha Sharma Death Case: CBI seeks five-day remand for Giribala; asks for five-day custody extension for Samarth Singh

Twisha Sharma Death Case: The CBI has requested a five-day remand for Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, and an extension for accused Samarth Singh in a dowry death case. Giribala, a former judge, was arrested after her anticipatory bail was cancelled by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The Supreme Court…

The Economic Times

CBI arrests Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law Giribala Singh after MP High Court quashes anticipatory bail

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Giribala Singh, a retired district judge. The arrest occurred at her Bhopal residence. This action followed the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to cancel her anticipatory bail. A sessions court had previously granted her this bail. The High Court's order cited factual aspects…

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma case: Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail quashed by the MP High Court

Twisha Sharma death case: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has cancelled the anticipatory bail of former judge Giribala Singh. This decision relates to the death of Twisha Sharma. The court's order quashed the bail granted earlier by a sessions court. Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh, was sent to CBI custody.…

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma death: Police followed due process, handed probe to CBI on family's request, says DGP

Madhya Pradesh DGP Kailash Makwana stated police followed procedures in the Twisha Sharma case. He confirmed the state recommended a CBI probe at the family's request. The CBI has re-registered an FIR against Twisha's husband and mother-in-law. Makwana further discussed efforts to make Madhya Pradesh Naxal-free and plans to fill…

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma case: Accused Samarth attempted to mislead investigators during crime scene recreation, says Madhya Pradesh Police

The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI to investigate the Twisha Sharma death case. A Special Investigation Team recreated the crime scene. The victim's husband, Samarth Singh, was interrogated. The court also directed both families to avoid media interviews. Legal challenges regarding anticipatory bail are ongoing. The Madhya Pradesh High…

The Economic Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

Girls shouldn't give up education due to lack of sanitary napkins, gender-segregated toilets in schools: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has urged the Centre to ensure girls continue their education without interruption. The apex court stressed the importance of providing free sanitary napkins and functional, gender-segregated toilets in all schools. This directive aims to uphold gender justice and educational equity across India.

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma death case: Madhya Pradesh HC adjourns hearing on pleas against ex-judge's bail to May 27

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has postponed a hearing concerning anticipatory bail for former judge Giribala Singh. This case pertains to the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma. Sharma's family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide.

The Economic Times

SC notes Twisha Sharma death probe to be handed to CBI; stresses fair investigation

Twisha Sharma case updates: The Supreme Court has recommended a CBI probe into the death of model-actor Twisha Sharma. The court emphasized the need for a fair and impartial investigation. It urged all parties and the media to exercise restraint in public comments. The apex court noted the Madhya Pradesh…

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma dowry death case: Body cremated in Bhopal after AIIMS team conducts second autopsy

Twisha Sharma's body was cremated in Bhopal following a second post-mortem. The High Court ordered the fresh examination after her family raised concerns. Sharma was found dead in her marital home, with allegations of dowry harassment against her husband and mother-in-law. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

Three women, one track: Allegations of dowry and 'take me home' pleas that rang hollow

Three young women died in their marital homes this month amid dowry demands. Twisha Sharma, Deepika Nagar, and Palak Ranjan could not return to their families. India records an average of 16 dowry deaths daily. Legal processes face delays and low conviction rates. Experts cite societal conditioning and shame as…

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma dowry death case: SC takes suo motu cognisance; hearing by CJI-led bench likely on Monday

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Twisha Sharma death case. Her husband, Samarth Singh, has been arrested. He is the son of a retired district judge. Police are seeking his custodial remand for questioning. A Bhopal court has remanded him in police custody for seven days.

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma death case: Husband gets seven-day police custody

Samarth Singh, husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, was remanded to seven-day police custody in Bhopal. He is accused in his wife's alleged dowry death case. Police arrested Singh in Jabalpur after he withdrew his anticipatory bail plea. Twisha Sharma was found hanging at her matrimonial home.

The Economic Times

AIIMS Delhi forms 4-member board for Twisha Sharma's second autopsy, team to fly to Bhopal

A medical board from AIIMS Delhi is traveling to Bhopal for a second autopsy of actor-model Twisha Sharma. This follows a Madhya Pradesh High Court order in the alleged dowry death case. The victim's husband has withdrawn his anticipatory bail plea. Police are seeking his custodial remand for questioning. Twisha…

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma case: Bhopal Police to seek 7-day remand of accused Samarth Singh; three notices served to mother-in-law

Bhopal Police is seeking a seven-day remand for Samarth Singh, the prime accused in his wife Twisha Sharma's death. Singh was taken into custody from Jabalpur after attempting to surrender. Notices were also served to his mother, a former judge, who denies receiving them. Efforts are underway to arrange a…

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma visited salon for head massage hours before alleged suicide, CCTV footage surfaces

Twisha Sharma found hanging at her marital home in Bhopal, days after reportedly pleading with her mother to be taken home, has sparked dowry harassment allegations. Her husband, now arrested, and mother-in-law are accused. The family disputes claims of the deceased's mental health issues, pointing to injuries suggesting foul play.

The Economic Times

Twisha Sharma case: Husband Samarth Singh arrested from Jabalpur, police seek 7-day remand

Bhopal Police have arrested Samarth Singh, the main suspect in the Twisha Sharma death case. He was apprehended in Jabalpur. Police are seeking a seven-day remand for further questioning. Twisha Sharma's family alleges mental harassment and dowry torture. The Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe into the matter.

1 2

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

The Central Bureau of Investigation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court

31 stories

Madhya Pradesh High Court

15 stories

GAD

13 stories

National Crime Records Bureau

11 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.