Archive · 30 Sep 2026
MP High Court Orders Dowry Claims Removed From Bail Plea
The case concerns the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her home in Bhopal.
Her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, is accused of contributing to her suicide.
The Central Bureau of Investigation did not find enough evidence for a dowry-harassment charge.
Because of this, the court told Singh’s lawyers to remove that claim from her bail request.
The investigators instead accused Singh of abetting suicide by taunting and harassing Twisha.
Singh denies the accusations.
She says that Twisha had depression and that the dowry allegations were false.
The court has not released Singh on bail.
It will consider her revised bail application on October 8.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed Giribala Singh’s lawyers to remove dowry-harassment references from her bail application.
The CBI said its investigation found no evidence supporting a dowry-harassment allegation against Singh.
Singh was not granted bail, and the amended application will be heard on October 8.
The CBI charged Singh with abetment of suicide under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita instead of dowry death.
Twisha Sharma’s family opposed bail, while Singh denied the allegations and said Twisha suffered from depression.
- Who
- Retired district judge Giribala Singh, deceased Twisha Sharma, the Central Bureau of Investigation, and Twisha’s family are involved.
- What
- The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered the removal of dowry-harassment references from Singh’s bail plea but did not grant bail.
- When
- The direction was issued on Wednesday; the amended bail application is scheduled for October 8.
- Where
- The proceedings are before the Madhya Pradesh High Court, concerning Twisha’s death at her matrimonial home in Bhopal.
- Why
- The Central Bureau of Investigation reported that it found no evidence supporting the dowry-harassment allegation, though it charged Singh with abetment of suicide.
Prosecution and Family
Defense
Alleged conduct
Prosecution and Family
The CBI alleges that Giribala Singh taunted and harassed Twisha Sharma and thereby abetted her suicide. Twisha’s father has opposed Singh’s regular bail.
Defense
Singh denies the allegations and says the dowry-related claims were false.
Cause and evidence
Prosecution and Family
The CBI’s chargesheet supports an abetment-of-suicide charge, although it found no evidence establishing dowry harassment; Twisha’s family may seek reinvestigation on that point.
Defense
Singh’s bail plea says Twisha was suffering from depression and argues that the dowry allegations should not be relied upon.
Release pending trial
Prosecution and Family
The State and Twisha’s parents challenged Singh’s earlier anticipatory bail, and the High Court quashed it on May 27.
Defense
Singh is seeking regular bail after remaining in custody, but the High Court has not granted it so far.
- Accused
- Giribala Singh, a retired district judge
- Deceased
- Twisha Sharma, 33
- Date of death
- May 12
- Investigation agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Current charge
- Abetment of suicide under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Dropped charge
- Dowry death under Section 80(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Next hearing
- October 8