Udaipur | September 1, 2025 – A court in Udaipur has sentenced a man to death for brutally killing his wife after persistently harassing her over her dark complexion, officials confirmed on Sunday.
The convict, identified as Kishan, was found guilty of murdering his wife, Laxmi, by pouring acid on her body and setting her ablaze. According to the prosecution, Kishan repeatedly taunted Laxmi about her appearance and weight, subjecting her to sustained verbal abuse.
On the night of the crime, Kishan allegedly told his wife he had brought her a “medicine” and applied it on her body. When Laxmi complained of an acidic smell, he dismissed her concerns before lighting an incense stick on her stomach, igniting her clothes. Kishan then poured the remaining liquid over her, causing fatal burn injuries.
The case was registered at Vallabhnagar police station in Udaipur and later tried in the court of the Additional District Judge.
Public Prosecutor Dinesh Paliwal said the crime was driven by the accused’s obsession with his wife’s complexion. “He continuously humiliated her for her dark skin and ultimately killed her in a brutal manner,” Paliwal told reporters.
In its ruling, the court observed that such acts of cruelty against women were on the rise and stated that the death penalty was necessary “to keep the fear of the court alive in society.”
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