The Supreme Court has suggested that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) take over the Twisha Sharma case, citing the involvement of an ex-judge as one of the accused.
The top court also urged media professionals to exercise restraint while reporting developments in the case, requesting them not to go for statements of the victim's family or the other family.
The court noted that Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the MP government, had assured it that he would take up the matter with the authorities to ensure that the CBI immediately takes over the investigation.
Chief Justice of India emphasized that family members of both the victim and the accused should refrain from making public statements or speaking to the media, and instead record their versions before the investigating agency.
The court took suo-motu cognisance of the case and urged the public to have trust and faith in the investigating agency and refrain from speculation.
Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida in Uttar Pradesh, was found dead on May 12 at her marital home in Bhopal's Bagh Mugalia Extension. Her family alleged foul play and pointed to injury marks on her body.
