Twisha Sharma Death Case: Tense Atmosphere in Bhopal Court... Giribala Singh Personally Presented Her Case... Raised Questions Over Media Trial
The hearing in the high-profile Twisha Sharma death case in Bhopal turned extremely tense on Tuesday when the accused—former Judge Giribala Singh and her son, Samarth Singh—were produced before a Special CBI Court. During the proceedings, the courtroom witnessed heated arguments, mutual recriminations, and a chaotic atmosphere. The situation became so volatile that there was even talk of the tension escalating to the point of a physical altercation between the two opposing sides.
In this case, the CBI produced Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh in court following the expiration of their remand period. However, the agency did not seek further remand for either of the accused this time around.
On the other hand, the proceedings drew the most attention when former Judge Giribala Singh chose to present her own arguments—rather than relying on her lawyer—and raised objections regarding various issues, ranging from the ongoing investigation to the media coverage surrounding the case.
Giribala Singh Speaks for Herself in Court
During the hearing, Giribala Singh submitted before the court that the hostile atmosphere being created against her has led her and her family to feel threatened. Questioning the media coverage, she pointed out that wherever the CBI takes her, the media is invariably present beforehand. According to her, this situation could potentially compromise her right to a fair trial.
Sources indicate that Giribala urged the court to issue a ban on "media trials," arguing that since the investigation is still ongoing, a situation where the accused are publicly presumed guilty before a final conclusion is reached should not be allowed to develop. She also asserted that there are grave concerns regarding the safety and security of her family.
Denial of Allegations of Assault on Twisha
During the hearing, both Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh categorically denied the allegations leveled against them—including the physical assault and harassment of Twisha Sharma, as well as the tampering of evidence. Both maintained that their relationship with Twisha was cordial and normal, and that the accusations being leveled against them are entirely devoid of factual basis.
According to sources, the CBI is currently corroborating the statements provided by the accused against the available documentary and digital evidence. The investigation agency recently conducted a scene recreation of the incident, and the forensic examination of the seized electronic devices and other evidence remains underway.
Slapping Allegation Escalates Dispute
The atmosphere during the hearing grew even more heated when Giribala Singh alleged in court that Anurag Srivastava, the counsel for the Twisha Sharma family, had previously slapped her son, Samarth Singh, within the Jabalpur High Court premises. Tension in the courtroom immediately heightened as this allegation surfaced. It is reported that the counsel for the Twisha faction raised strong objections to this allegation, triggering a heated exchange between the two sides.
The argument became so intense that, for a brief period, the atmosphere in the court turned chaotic. However, the situation was brought under control in the presence of the court. The counsel also raised the question as to why no formal complaint had been lodged if such an incident had indeed occurred. The debate between the two parties regarding this specific issue continued for a considerable time.
Dissatisfaction Expressed Over CBI's Actions
Giribala Singh also raised questions regarding certain procedures adopted by the CBI. She stated that she had no knowledge of how footage related to the crime scene recreation reached the media, and demanded that this matter be investigated. She argued that the public dissemination of material related to the investigation could potentially compromise the impartiality of the case.
Furthermore, she alleged that when the CBI took her to her home, their vehicle was stopped some distance away from the house, and she was made to walk the rest of the way. According to Giribala, the vehicle could have been driven directly up to the front of the house, and stopping it elsewhere was unnecessary.