Following the Jabalpur High Court's cancellation of anticipatory bail for Giribala Singh, mother-in-law of the late Twisha Sharma, the victim's father, Navnidhi Sharma, expressed his gratitude to the judiciary and those supporting the family in their quest for justice.
Speaking about the development, Sharma said, “I express my gratitude to those who have stood by us so far in this fight for justice. I pray that this marks just the first step in this battle.”
He also thanked the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India for taking cognisance of the matter. Describing the court’s ruling as a significant message for society, Sharma stated, “This has sent a profoundly positive message throughout society. I have confidence in the judicial process, specifically in CBI, that they will unearth and bring the absolute truth to light.”
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh and set aside the relief provided to her on May 15 by the 10th Additional Sessions Judge in Bhopal. Giribala Singh faces charges including 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, as well as Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
Earlier on the same day, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team arrived at Giribala Singh’s residence in Bhopal following the High Court’s refusal of her anticipatory bail application in connection with Twisha Sharma’s death case. The High Court noted evidence including multiple antemortem injuries on the victim’s body and signs of mental harassment.
Twisha Sharma, a resident of Noida, died after allegedly suffering mental torture and dowry harassment by her husband and his family. She was married to Samarth Singh, a Bhopal resident, in December 2025. After her death on May 12, her family accused her in-laws of harassment over dowry.