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Supreme Court Addresses Twisha Sharma Death Case, Advocates for Fair Investigation
Twisha Sharma death case: `Better to have a divorced daughter than a dead one`, Govt tells SC
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During a Supreme Court hearing on the death of former model Twisha Sharma, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta emphasized that it is preferable for parents to have a divorced daughter than a deceased one. The court is set to transfer the case to the CBI amid concerns over procedural lapses and media influence.
- 01Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted the moral dilemma for parents regarding their daughters' safety during the Supreme Court hearing.
- 02The Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI investigation into Twisha Sharma's death, which is expected to commence shortly.
- 03The Supreme Court advised both parties and the media to avoid public statements that could influence the investigation.
- 04Twisha Sharma was found dead at her home in Bhopal on May 12, with her family alleging dowry-related harassment.
- 05Concerns were raised about the judiciary's perceived bias in the case, particularly due to the involvement of a former district judge.
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The Supreme Court of India held a hearing on the case of Twisha Sharma, a former model who was found dead in her home in Bhopal on May 12. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Madhya Pradesh government, expressed his sorrow over Sharma's death, stating, 'It is better to have a divorced daughter than a dead one.' The court was informed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would take over the case soon, following the state's recommendation for a probe due to allegations of institutional bias. The court urged both families and the media to refrain from public comments that could jeopardize the investigation. Twisha's family has accused her in-laws of dowry-related harassment, while her mother-in-law claims that Twisha struggled with drug addiction. The Supreme Court expressed concern over claims that the judiciary was shielding the accused, which includes a former district judge.
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The case highlights issues of domestic violence and dowry-related harassment, which resonate deeply in Indian society.
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