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CBI Gains More Time as Twisha Sharma Custody Extension Moves Investigation to Final Phase

The court has extended judicial custody for the husband and mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma through August 11. Federal investigators requested the extension to complete the final stages of their probe.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
29 July 2026 · 1 min read
CBI Gains More Time as Twisha Sharma Custody Extension Moves Investigation to Final Phase

Judicial Custody Extended for Primary Suspects

Legal proceedings in the Twisha Sharma case reached a new milestone on Tuesday as the court granted a request to keep the deceased's husband and mother-in-law in detention. The judicial custody of both individuals now continues through August 11, ensuring they remain available to authorities as the legal process unfolds.

CBI Nears Completion of Inquiry

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiated this request for additional time, citing the current status of their work. Representatives from the agency informed the court that the investigation has entered its final stages. The extra duration allows investigators to solidify their findings before officially concluding this phase of the inquiry.

  • Defendants: Husband and Mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma
  • Extension Date: August 11
  • Lead Agency: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

The court accepted the agency's argument that these extra days are necessary to ensure a thorough review of the evidence. As the CBI prepares to wrap up its work, the suspects will remain in state custody until the mid-August deadline.

Source: NDTV — Top Stories

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