“Unbelievable That Deceased Poured 9 Liters of Kerosene on Herself & Suffered 100% Burn Without Family Knowing”: SC Upholds Life Sentence for Husband & Mother-In-Law

The Supreme Court upheld life sentences for a husband and mother-in-law in the murder of a woman who sustained 100% burns. The court rejected claims of suicide, emphasizing implausibility and circumstantial evidence pointing to the appellants’ culpability. Their failure to assist and the presence of kerosene cans were also highlighted.