Twisha Sharma Case: Former District Judge Giribala Singh is currently passing her time within the walls of Bhopal Central Jail, reading mythological stories. The retired judge, who is in judicial custody in connection with the Twisha Sharma death case, became the subject of discussion on Wednesday when a team from the Madhya Pradesh Women's Commission arrived to inspect the jail.
33-year-old Twisha Sharma died on May 12 under suspicious circumstances at her marital home in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. Her family has accused her husband, Samarth Singh, and mother-in-law, Giribala, of murder.
Giribala Singh Found Reading 'The Pregnant King' In Jail
When the Commission spotted the former judge in the barracks, she was engrossed in reading the novel "The Pregnant King" by renowned author Devdutt Patnaik. However, upon seeing the officers, she closed the book. When the team, led by Women's Commission Chairperson Rekha Yadav, met the former judge, she appeared extremely calm. Earlier, her son and late Twisha's husband was also found reading the same novel in jail.
No VIP Treatment For Giribala Singh
This inspection put to rest the questions often raised about "VIP treatment" for high-profile prisoners. The commission found no evidence of any special privileges being provided to them in prison. Regarding questions about food, health facilities, and general arrangements, the former judge expressed complete satisfaction and stated that she had no problems.
About The Novel
The novel Giribala Singh was reading is based on the mythological story of King Yuvanashva from the Mahabharata period. Desiring a child, the king unknowingly drank water sanctified by a mantra and became pregnant, resulting in the birth of King Mandhata. The former judge's choice of such a profound and philosophical book in the solitude of his prison cell aroused everyone's curiosity.
Twisha Sharma Case Update
Meanwhile, a new legal twist has emerged in the case. Reena Verma and Shreyas Saxena of the Chief Legal Aid Defense Council have filed a power of attorney in the district court to represent the former judge.
Since both the lawyers are associated with the Legal Services Authority (Legal Aid), the court has sought written directions from the State Legal Services Authority on whether the lawyers of the Government Legal Services can be allowed to appear in this high-profile case or not.
Several senior officials, including Commission Secretary Suresh Tomar and Jail Superintendent Rakesh Bhangre, were present during the inspection.