Retired judge Giribala Singh was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday afternoon in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma.
The arrest came a day after the Madhya Pradesh high court quashed the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala in the case.
Twisha Sharma was found dead on May 12, following which an FIR was registered on May 15. On the same day, a trial court in Bhopal granted interim bail to Giribala Singh, while her son Samarth Singh continues to remain in CBI custody.
Hearing the matter, Justice Devanarayan Mishra of the Madhya Pradesh high court cited repeated allegations, lack of cooperation in the investigation, the serious nature of the offence, and the trial court’s failure to properly examine the evidence while setting aside the bail order issued on May 15.
“The anticipatory bail order passed by the 10th Additional Sessions Judge, Bhopal, for offences punishable under Sections 80(2), 85, 3(5) of the BNS, 2023, and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, is hereby quashed,” the court said in its order.
Twisha’s father welcomes high court order
Following the high court’s decision, Twisha Sharma’s father, Navnidhi Sharma, expressed gratitude to the judiciary and those supporting the family in their fight for justice.
“I express my gratitude to everyone who has stood by us so far in this fight for justice. I pray that this is only the first step in this battle,” Sharma told ANI.
He also thanked the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India for taking cognisance of the matter.
Calling the high court’s order a significant message for society, Sharma said he had faith in the ongoing CBI investigation.
“This has sent a deeply positive message across society. I have confidence in the judicial process, especially in the CBI, that they will uncover and bring the complete truth to light,” he added.
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