NEW DELHI: A court sentenced a man and his sister-in-law to life in prison and also imposed a fine of Rs 35,000 each for the murder of his wife over dowry demands in UP, officials said on Sunday.
Additional District Government Counsel Serveswer Mani Tripathi announced that the court determined on Saturday that Angad Yadav (32) and his sister-in-law Renu Devi (wife of his elder brother) were responsible for the death of Tejam Devi in 2018.
The legal proceedings commenced after Tejam’s father, Warister Yadav, submitted a formal complaint. He alleged that Angad and his family members subjected his daughter to persistent harassment regarding dowry demands.
The matrimonial union between Tejam and Angad took place in 2013 in Basdela village, situated in the Kothibhar area.
Law enforcement officials registered the case under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. These included section 498A, addressing cruelty towards women; section 304B, pertaining to dowry-related deaths; section 302, covering murder charges; section 323, dealing with voluntary infliction of harm; and section 34, concerning acts committed with common intention. Additionally, relevant provisions from the Dowry Prohibition Act were also invoked.
Upon completion of the judicial proceedings, Additional District and Sessions Judge Pawan Kumar Srivastava’s court delivered its verdict. According to Serveswer, the court established the culpability of both defendants in Tejam’s demise and imposed life imprisonment sentences.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of dowry-related violence in society, demonstrating the legal system’s commitment to addressing such crimes.
The conviction serves as a reminder of the serious consequences for those found guilty of dowry-related offences and domestic violence.
The judgment reflects the judiciary’s stance on protecting women’s rights and ensuring justice for victims of domestic abuse and dowry harassment.
The life sentences handed down to both perpetrators underscore the gravity of their actions and the court’s determination to punish such criminal behaviour appropriately.
