Twisha Sharma Death Case, SC Expresses Pain, Says, 'Investigation Go On, Agency Should Take Over'

The Twisha Sharma case was heard at the Supreme Court on May 25, 2026. The media received praise but was cautioned about its coverage of developments related to the death of 33-year-old Twisha. The Supreme Court asked the media to exercise restraint in reporting developments. The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, said a free and impartial probe into the case of Twisha Sharma's demise was needed. 

Supreme Court notes that an independent agency needs to take over Twisha Sharma's case

The Chief Justice Of India, Surya Kant, expressed pain that the media recorded statements of Twisha's varied family members. A three-judge bench was led by the current Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, and Twisha's matter was heard suo motu. Emphasise on an independent agency to take over the entire investigation in the interest of both parties involved. The top court had also referred to a report by India Today, which was published on May 18, 2026. It raised serious concerns about alleged institutional biases and discrepancies in the investigation. The Chief Justice observed:

"A news article published by India Today on May 18 raised questions of institutional bias and discrepancies. The reason that was reported for the alleged lack of impartiality was that the husband of Twisha Sharma is a practising lawyer and the mother is a former district judge."

The court also observed that questions were raised whether undue influence could be used during Twisha's case investigation due to the background of her husband, Samarth Singh. The Supreme Court also noted that a narrative emerged that a fair investigation was denied due to the judiciary's involvement. That is why suo motu proceedings were initiated. It also noted that the High Court had directed a second post-mortem.

Supreme Court appreciated the state government's move to hand over the case to the CBI

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant further appreciated the move by the state government to hand over the case to the CBI. The court noted that at this stage, in the interest of all, an independent agency should take over. It backed the Madhya Pradesh government's decision to maintain a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe amid scrutiny of the case. The CJI said:

"We appreciate the state's decision to recommend a CBI investigation.At this stage, in the interest of all, an independent agency should take over. We have no doubt that agencies will investigate properly. But a narrative is being created, so an independent agency should take over."

Supreme Court urges the media to avoid making any public statements

The Supreme Court further urged the media and both sides not to make any public statements that could create prejudice related to the investigation. The bench further said that the media has to avoid making public statements as it leads to prejudice of the case and it noted:

"We request media friends, don't give out statements about the families. Let the investigation go on. Mother-in-law is a former district judge, so the media is unfortunately saying that the judiciary is not allowing a fair trial. Undoubtedly, they helped a lot… Our only concern is statements…because that creates a problem. It’s only because of the highlighting that after all, it came to our notice also only because of them.”

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