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Meerut Court Sentences Ravita and Amardeep to Death

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Meerut court sentenced Ravita Kashyap and Amardeep to death for murdering Amit Kashyap.
Judge Jaiveer Singh Nagar delivered the sentences on October 16, 2026.
Post-mortem showed neck and nose injuries and asphyxia, confirming strangulation despite a live snake nearby.
Police found the snake’s venom sac removed, ruling out a fatal bite.
Investigators traced over 500 calls between the two after the murder, establishing conspiracy.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, India's Supreme Court upheld death sentences for the 1991 Rajiv Gandhi assassination conspirators, cementing the judiciary's stance on premeditated murder. The court affirmed that twelve accused, including LTTE operative Thenmozhi Rajaratnam, received capital punishment, and the government allocated INR10 million for victim compensation. Similarly, the Meerut district court's October 16, 2026 verdict sentencing Ravita Kashyap and Amardeep to death for Amit Kashyap's strangulation mirrors that precedent of rigorous forensic proof and extensive call-log evidence. The continuity underscores India's enduring reliance on capital punishment to deter orchestrated killings, prompting ongoing debates over its moral and legal efficacy.

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Story summary

Meerut court sentenced Ravita Kashyap and Amardeep to death for murdering Amit Kashyap.
Judge Jaiveer Singh Nagar delivered the sentences on October 16, 2026.
Post-mortem showed neck and nose injuries and asphyxia, confirming strangulation despite a live snake nearby.
Police found the snake’s venom sac removed, ruling out a fatal bite.
Investigators traced over 500 calls between the two after the murder, establishing conspiracy.

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