A Mainpuri district court sentenced a mother-in-law to life in jail for a brutal dowry death, with the victim’s dying declaration playing a key role in the conviction.
A 60-year-old chemistry professor, Mamta Pathak, is on trial for allegedly murdering her husband through electrocution. During court proceedings, she provided a scientific defense, arguing that post-mortem findings cannot distinguish between thermal and electrical burns. This unexpected argument has gained attention, highlighting issues of forensic interpretation and legal procedures.
A Bareilly court sentenced Manoj to life imprisonment for starving his wife, Mamta, to death in 2021 after a domestic quarrel. He locked her in a room without food or water for a week. The ruling emphasizes the severity of domestic violence and aims to protect women’s rights, providing justice for Mamta’s family.
