Supreme Court Takes Up Actor Twisha Sharma's Dowry Death

The funeral of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, who died under suspicious circumstances allegedly due to dowry harassment, took place in Bhopal on Sunday evening. Her brother lit the funeral pyre, concluding a 12-day wait for the family, who are now focused on their pursuit of justice. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the case, with a three-judge bench scheduled to hear it on Monday.

A specialized medical team from AIIMS Delhi conducted a three-hour post-mortem at AIIMS Bhopal, prioritizing evidence preservation and examination of injuries. This procedure aimed to investigate whether Twisha's death was linked to suicide, trauma, or intoxication, with viscera samples preserved for toxicology and histopathology tests. The findings from this second autopsy will be legally compared with the initial report.

Twisha, 33, died at her home on May 12, with her in-laws claiming suicide while her parents allege murder stemming from dowry harassment. The delay in post-mortem rituals caused distress to the family, forcing them to violate Hindu traditions. Police may also recreate the crime scene to further probe domestic violence allegations.