The Digital Mirror of India
In the Twisha Sharma death case, the judicial custody of accused Samarth Singh and retired judge Giribala Singh has been extended until June 30.
The court addressed multiple requests from the accused, including access to uncensored newspapers and extended lawyer meetings, which were denied.
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The judicial custody of Samarth Singh and retired judge Giribala Singh, accused in the Twisha Sharma death case, has been extended until June 30. On Tuesday, both were presented before the court via video conferencing after their remand period ended. Giribala Singh requested the court to allow her access to complete newspapers without case-related news being removed and to extend the 20-minute limit for lawyer meetings, citing the need for more time for legal consultations. She also sought permission to meet lawyers alongside her son, Samarth Singh, for better coordination on legal strategy. These requests were denied by the court.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) informed the court that several aspects of the investigation remain pending, including the second postmortem report, statements from relatives of both the family and the accused, and digital forensic analysis of Twisha's mobile and laptop at CFSL Delhi. The court accepted CBI's request to extend the judicial custody of the accused.
During the hearing, Giribala Singh raised concerns about media coverage and requested the court to issue directives preventing Twisha's family from making public statements. She also demanded access to the seizure memo related to Twisha's medications, which the court directed CBI to provide. Additionally, the defense highlighted issues of media trial and requested more time for lawyer consultations, which were rejected.
Separately, Twisha's father, Navnidhi Sharma, filed a complaint with the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, alleging that lawyers from the legal aid panel were actively supporting the accused. He called for an independent investigation into their conduct.