Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed anticipatory bail granted to the former judge, citing serious allegations and lack of cooperation in the ongoing investigation
Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday arrested retired judge Giribala Singh in connection with the high-profile Twisha Sharma death case, shortly after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail earlier granted to her.
Twisha Sharma was found dead under suspicious circumstances on May 12, prompting nationwide attention and a subsequent CBI investigation. An FIR was registered on May 15, while Singh had initially secured interim protection from arrest through a Bhopal trial court order.
However, Justice Devanarayan Mishra of the High Court overturned that relief, observing that the lower court had failed to properly examine the seriousness of the allegations before granting bail.
“The anticipatory bail order… is hereby quashed,” the court stated while referring to charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
Soon after the ruling, CBI officials took Giribala Singh into custody for questioning. Investigators are examining allegations linked to dowry harassment, criminal conspiracy and the circumstances surrounding Twisha Sharma’s death. Singh’s son, Samarth Singh, remains in CBI custody.
Reacting to the development, Twisha’s father Navnidhi Sharma described the court’s decision as “the first step in this battle for justice.”
“I believe the CBI will bring out the complete truth and ensure justice is delivered,” he told reporters.
The case has drawn significant public attention because of the alleged involvement of a former judicial officer and the nature of the accusations under investigation.
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