New Delhi:The Supreme Court of the country has taken a tough stance in the suspicious death case of Madhya Pradesh’s famous and very sensitive Twisha Sharma. Seeing the seriousness of the case, the Supreme Court took cognizance of it and during the hearing held on Monday, raised many sharp questions ranging from the functioning of the local police to the influential attitude of the main accused.
Why is CBI investigation necessary?
The court made it clear that it is very important for the CBI to investigate the matter to get to the bottom of it and to separate the matter from milk and water. Along with this, the court has given strict instructions to both the parties to stop the media trial.
Is the investigation being conducted impartially at the local level?
Expressing deep concern, the Supreme Court said that due to the accused Giribala Singh being a retired judge, a narrative is being created in the society that the investigation by the local police is not being fair. The court raised the question that how to get to the bottom of the matter in this environment?
Decision to hand over to CBI
To remove this apprehension, the decision to hand over the investigation of the case to CBI with immediate effect was taken on record. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that the central agency will take over the case diary and all the documents related to the investigation from today itself so that a completely impartial investigation can proceed without any hindrance.
How did you get bail so soon?
The bench expressed surprise and bitterness over the fact that how did the accused get bail so soon in this serious case? Also questioned the progress of the investigation. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, told the court that the accused Giribala Singh was not cooperating at all in the investigation. She has not yet appeared for official questioning. When he was asked for his mobile phone in connection with the investigation, he created many technical and administrative hurdles.
How are call details getting leaked?
The court took seriously the fact that despite the matter being sensitive, statements are being made continuously on public forums by both the parties. Twisha’s lawyer also complained that the accused party was sharing confidential information like call details in the media. The Solicitor General confirmed that instead of coming forward to the police, the accused Giribala Singh is continuously giving interviews to different TV channels.
Attempt to defame Twisha
Trying to defame late Twisha Sharma. On this, the Chief Justice gave strict instructions that both the parties should stop the media trial with immediate effect. Instead of giving their statements or complaints on any TV channel, they should register their statements directly with the CBI.
What is the vision of the court for the society?
Chief Justice Surya Kant said that the court has full sympathy towards the immense pain that the family has to go through due to the untimely loss of a young daughter. At this juncture, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta made a big attack on the thinking of the society and families. He said that parents should stand up for the rights of their daughters at the right time.
What is right for daughters?
Due to the fear of social stigma, daughters should not be left to suffer torture in their in-laws’ house because it is better and more comfortable for the daughter to be divorced and safe in her maternal home than to have a dead daughter.
Can the case be transferred out of Madhya Pradesh?
The legal team advocating on behalf of Twisha Sharma’s family expressed apprehension that the hearing may be affected due to the influence of influential people within the state, hence can this case be sent outside the state? Clarifying the situation, the Chief Justice said that there is no legal restriction on this. The victim’s family has the full right to file an official transfer petition in the Supreme Court at any time for a fair legal fight.
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