India
High Court Partially Grants Bail to Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma Dowry Case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday partially accepted the amended bail plea of retired district judge Giribala Singh, who is accused in the death of her daughter‑in‑law Twisha Sharma. The court dropped the dowry charge and added a charge of abetment to suicide. Justice Ajay Kumar Nirankari scheduled a further hearing for October 14. Police had booked Singh and her son Samarth Singh under the Dowry Prohibition Act after Twisha was found dead on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal. The Central Bureau of Investigation said it is still examining technical evidence and is awaiting the forensic report before proceeding. Singh, who is currently in jail, had received anticipatory bail from the Bhopal District and Sessions Court on May 15, but that order was challenged in the high court. Twisha’s counsel Anurag Shrivastava noted that the court had partially accepted the bail plea while the dowry investigation continues.
Frequently asked questions
What charge was dropped in Giribala Singh's bail plea?
The court dropped the dowry charge.
What new charge was added to Giribala Singh's case?
A charge of abetment to suicide was added.
When is the next hearing scheduled?
The next hearing is scheduled for October 14.