World · South & Central Asia · 7 hrs ago
CBI backs moving Twisha Sharma trial out of Madhya Pradesh
The CBI supports moving Twisha Sharma’s trial out of Madhya Pradesh because it says the accused could influence proceedings and intimidate witnesses.
The two accused are her husband, Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, a former district court judge.
Twisha’s father asked for the trial to be held in Delhi, citing the accused’s influence in Madhya Pradesh.
The CBI said Giribala Singh had exerted what it called unwarranted influence during the investigation.
The court has paused the trial while it considers the request and seeks responses from the accused and the CBI.
The Supreme Court heard the CBI’s response, but the hearing was adjourned after a request from the accused’s lawyer.
The matter is due back in court after a week; no decision on moving the trial was stated.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has supported moving the trial in the Twisha Sharma case outside Madhya Pradesh.
The agency said the accused could influence the proceedings and intimidate witnesses.
The accused are Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, and her husband, Samarth Singh.
Twisha’s father petitioned for the trial to be held in Delhi, citing the accused’s influence in Madhya Pradesh.
The Supreme Court bench adjourned the matter after a request from the accused’s side, with another hearing due after a week.
- Who
- The CBI supports moving the trial. The accused are Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh.
- What
- The CBI backed a petition to shift the trial outside Madhya Pradesh, with Delhi sought as the venue.
- When
- The CBI filed its response on Thursday. The report was published on October 30, 2026.
- Where
- The case concerns Madhya Pradesh; Twisha’s father asked for the trial to be held in Delhi.
- Why
- The CBI said the accused could influence the trial and intimidate witnesses.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The CBI filed its response supporting a move of the trial outside Madhya Pradesh.
A Supreme Court bench took up the affidavit but adjourned the matter after a request from the accused’s side.
The matter was placed for further hearing.
- Accused
- Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh
- Requested venue
- Delhi
- CBI’s stated concern
- Influence over proceedings and intimidation of witnesses
- Court hearing
- Adjourned; further hearing set after a week
What people are saying
It is respectfully prayed that the respondent No.2 and 3 in this case are influential persons of district Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and there is every likelihood that they will influence the trial proceeding and intimidate the witnesses of the case.