Twisha Sharma’s Second Post-Mortem to Be Conducted by Delhi AIIMS Team: Madhya Pradesh High Court

May 22, 2026

In a significant development in the controversial death case of former model and MBA graduate Twisha Sharma, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday permitted a second post-mortem examination and directed that it be conducted by a specialised team of doctors from the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.

The court ordered that although the autopsy would take place in Bhopal, the medical experts from Delhi AIIMS would be brought to the Madhya Pradesh capital through a special flight. The High Court further instructed authorities to complete the second post-mortem at the earliest possible time considering the sensitivity and public attention surrounding the case.

Family Approached High Court

The order came after Twisha Sharma’s family challenged a lower court decision that had rejected their plea seeking a second autopsy. The family has consistently alleged that Twisha was subjected to mental and physical harassment after her marriage and raised suspicions regarding the circumstances of her death.

Earlier, Judicial Magistrate First Class Anudita Gupta had dismissed the application for a second post-mortem. The lower court had observed that minor procedural lapses during the first autopsy were not enough grounds to order another examination.

The magistrate also noted that Twisha’s body had been preserved at the mortuary of AIIMS Bhopal at a temperature of minus 4 degrees Celsius. According to the court, longer preservation of mortal remains generally requires storage facilities maintaining temperatures around minus 80 degrees Celsius. The court had stated that such advanced preservation infrastructure was unavailable in Bhopal.

Death Triggered Public Outrage

Twisha Sharma’s death has sparked widespread outrage and debate across the country. The 31-year-old, who reportedly married advocate Samarth Singh only a few months ago, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her marital home in Bhopal in May 2026.

Her family accused her husband and mother-in-law, retired judge Giribala Singh, of dowry harassment and torture. They alleged that Twisha was mentally pressured after marriage and also claimed she had been forced to undergo an abortion against her wishes.

The family has repeatedly demanded a fair and transparent investigation, including a CBI probe into the case. Twisha’s husband has reportedly remained absconding, while her mother-in-law earlier received interim bail from the court.

Focus on Transparency in Investigation

The High Court’s decision to involve a team from Delhi AIIMS is being viewed as an attempt to ensure greater transparency and credibility in the investigation. Legal experts believe the second post-mortem report could become a crucial piece of evidence in determining whether there were any inconsistencies or overlooked findings in the first examination.

The case has also reignited conversations around alleged dowry harassment, women’s safety after marriage and the need for stronger accountability in suspicious deaths involving newly married women.

Further proceedings in the matter are expected after the fresh autopsy report is submitted before the court.