New Delhi, May 22 -- The Bar Council of India (BCI) has passed an interim order suspending advocate Samarth Singh from legal practice with immediate effect in connection with allegations arising out of the death of his wife, Twisha Sharma, within a few months of marriage at their matrimonial home in Bhopal.

In a press release dated May 22, 2026, BCI Chairman and Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra stated that an FIR has been registered against Samarth Singh and others in relation to allegations of dowry death, cruelty and allied offences. The BCI also noted that Singh, who is the husband of the deceased, is allegedly absconding and not cooperating with the investigation.

The Bar Council said the allegations are "grave" and directly affec...