In a key development in the probe into Twisha Sharma’s death, the CBI arrived at her mother-in-law Giribala Singh’s house in Bhopal today. An accused in the alleged dowry harassment and death case, she is likely to be arrested.
The development comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected the anticipatory bail granted to her, upon a thorough review of the case's factual details and the serious allegations levelled against the former judge and Twisha’s mother-in-law.
A sessions court had granted her anticipatory bail on May 15. Twisha’s husband Samarth Singh, a lawyer, is currently in the custody of the CBI, which took over the probe into the case from the MP police on Monday.
The vacation judge, Devnarayan Mishra, in a detailed 17-page order, stated that considering the "factual aspects of the case and the allegations levelled against the respondent" (Giribala Singh), the anticipatory bail previously granted by the additional sessions judge is hereby quashed.
Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, argued that the manner in which anticipatory bail was obtained raised concerns. He suggested that the trial court might not have adequately considered all relevant factors when granting the bail, as indicated in the court's order.
Twisha was reportedly found hanging at her marital residence on May 12. The CBI has re-registered the FIR filed by the state police, with Samarth and Giribala listed as accused.
