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Murder Conviction in Rajasthan Bride Burning Case Confirmed, Key Dying Declaration Evidence Upheld: Supreme Court

07 Apr 2026 2 min read
Murder Conviction in Rajasthan Bride Burning Case Confirmed, Key Dying Declaration Evidence Upheld: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Shankar for murdering his wife, Sugna Bai, in Rajasthan. The incident occurred in October 2012, barely a month after their marriage. The prosecution stated that the victim had been facing abuse due to her husband’s alleged alcohol consumption and violent behavior. On the day of the crime, she was reportedly beaten, doused with kerosene, and set on fire inside their rented room.…

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