The Supreme Court on Saturday took suo motu cognisance of the Twisha Sharma case, bringing the controversial investigation into the young woman’s death under direct judicial scrutiny amid allegations of institutional bias and procedural irregularities.

The apex court registered a suo motu case titled, “In Re Alleged Institutional Bias and Procedural Discrepancies in the Unnatural Death of Young Woman at Matrimonial Home”.

A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is scheduled to hear the matter on Monday.

The development marks a significant intervention by the Supreme Court in the case, which has drawn widespread attention over the circumstances surrounding Twisha Sharma’s death and questions being raised over the investigation process.

The Supreme Court’s decision to initiate suo motu proceedings indicates concern over alleged procedural discrepancies linked to the probe into the young woman’s unnatural death at her matrimonial home.

The title of the case itself refers to alleged “institutional bias” and “procedural discrepancies”, signalling that the court may examine the manner in which the investigation was handled.

The matter is expected to come up before the bench headed by CJI Surya Kant on Monday.

The Twisha Sharma case has triggered intense public discussion, particularly around allegations linked to dowry death and demands for a fair and transparent investigation.

With the Supreme Court now stepping in directly, attention is likely to shift towards the investigation process, procedural conduct and the institutional response in the case.

Further details are expected to emerge during Monday’s hearing before the apex court bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant.

Source: India Today