The dowry-harassment case surrounding Twisha Sharma, an actor-model, began tragically with her death on May 12, 2026, at her marital home in Bhopal. Following her death, the Bhopal police registered an FIR against her husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother, Giribala Singh, a retired district judge, citing allegations of dowry harassment. The case quickly gained notoriety as it unfolded, with accusations against Ms. Singh for allegedly misusing her judicial influence to interfere with the investigation. Additionally, there were claims of procedural errors by the Bhopal police and evidence tampering by the accused family. Complicating matters, Giribala Singh made statements regarding Twisha Sharma's mental health and alleged drug addiction, which further clouded the case. In response to the growing controversy, the Supreme Court took notice of the case on a suo-moto basis. Subsequently, the State government decided to transfer the investigation from the local police's Special Investigation Team to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), indicating the seriousness of the allegations and the need for a thorough inquiry.