The Bar Council of India (BCI) has suspended advocate Samarth Singh’s license to practice law immediately in connection with the Twisha Sharma death case. This decision was made by BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra due to Singh’s alleged involvement in the case and his behavior during the investigation. Mishra emphasized that Singh’s role in the murder was evident during the investigation, and his lack of cooperation led to the suspension.
Mishra highlighted the seriousness of the matter, stating that influential individuals were linked to the case, potentially affecting witness cooperation and evidence collection. He mentioned that Singh’s mother is a District Judge, indicating the presence of influential figures that could hinder the case’s progress. Mishra also expressed support for the Madhya Pradesh government’s decision to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough and impartial investigation.
Samarth Singh, who had been evading authorities following his wife Twisha Sharma’s alleged suicide on May 12, was apprehended by the Bhopal police at the Jabalpur court premises after surrendering before a court. Before his arrest, Singh withdrew his interim bail application from the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s principal bench. The High Court, in response, outlined the surrender procedure for individuals fearing police mistreatment, emphasizing the importance of following legal protocols.
In a significant development, the High Court ordered a second autopsy of Twisha Sharma’s body by a team from AIIMS Delhi following her family’s concerns about the initial post-mortem examination.
