The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, who died under suspicious circumstances in Bhopal. The case involves allegations of dowry harassment, conflicting claims of suicide and murder, and forensic disputes, now under national judicial scrutiny.
Twisha Sharma's last rites were performed in Bhopal as her family demands justice in the alleged dowry death case. The Supreme Court's suo motu cognisance has brought hope, with an AIIMS team conducting a second autopsy.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Twisha Sharma death case, involving allegations of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide against her husband and in-laws, including a retired district judge. A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India is expected to consider the matter soon.
The Supreme Court ruled that accused individuals must be heard before a court can take cognisance of a money laundering case under the PMLA. The court stated that fair trial rights under Article 21 cannot be bypassed, even under special laws, and quashed an order for failing to comply.
Actor Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women and apologized for the song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke'. The song faced backlash for its suggestive lyrics and choreography. The commission had taken suo motu cognisance of the matter. The lyrical video has been removed from YouTube. Nora Fatehi also addressed the controversy earlier.
