Husband & Mother‑in‑law Charged Over Indian Bride’s Death

Sun Sep 06 2026 00:36:23 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Indian model Twisha Sharma’s death has led to charges of abetment to suicide against her husband and mother‑in‑law.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed charges against Twisha Sharma’s husband, lawyer Samarth Singh, and her mother‑in‑law, retired judge Giribala Singh, for abetment to suicide and cruelty after the model was found dead in her Bhopal home. The chargesheet, covering 600 pages of evidence, alleges mental abuse, dowry harassment, and forced abortion claims. Both accused deny the accusations and are held in custody while investigators seek further evidence. The case has sparked national debate over judicial conduct and domestic violence in India.

India’s federal police have filed a 600‑page chargesheet against Twisha Sharma’s husband Samarth Singh, a lawyer, and her mother‑in‑law Giribala Singh, a retired judge, for abetment to suicide and cruelty following the model’s death on 12 May in Bhopal.

Background

Twisha 33, a former Miss Pune and actress, was found dead in her matrimonial home five months after marrying Singh. According to the CBI, she met Singh via a dating app in February 2025, married in December, and later faced mental abuse and dowry demands.

Charges and Allegations

The chargesheet accuses Singh and his mother of inducing mental cruelty, repeatedly using derogatory terms, and demanding dowry. It also alleges that they forced Twisha to undergo a premature abortion after she became pregnant in April.

Reactions and Legal Proceedings

Twisha’s family claims she was tortured and murdered; Giribala denies the allegations, citing her daughter‑in‑law’s mental health. Both parties have been arrested and remain in custody while investigators seek additional evidence.

Current Status

The CBI has invoked sections related to abetment to suicide, treating the death as a potential suicide influenced by the accused. A supplementary chargesheet may be filed if new evidence surfaces.