Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 16 (ANI): Bhopal Court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Samarth Singh and his mother, Giribala Singh, till June 30 in connection with the alleged dowry harassment and death case of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma.
The accused were produced before the court through video conferencing after the completion of their 14-day judicial custody today. During the hearing, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is probing the case, sought an extension of their judicial remand.
Following this, the court accepted the agency’s request and extended their custody for a further 14 days till June 30.
Earlier, on June 2, the CBI had produced both accused Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh before the court after the completion of their five-day custodial remand in relation to the death of Twisha Sharma. The court had then sent them to judicial custody till June 16.
The case relates to the death of Twisha Sharma, a resident of Noida, who died at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12. Her family has alleged that she was subjected to dowry-related harassment and mental torture by her husband and in-laws.
Following the allegations, the matter was handed over to the CBI for further investigation. The central agency is currently examining the circumstances surrounding Sharma’s death and the claims made by her family.
The case involves serious allegations under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Giribala Singh faces charges under 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. Additionally, she has been booked under Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
Further investigation into the matter is underway. (ANI)