Meerut Tribunal Issues Verdict in Amit Kashyap Homicide

On Wednesday, Additional District Judge Jaiveer Singh Nagar of Meerut’s District Court No. 12 delivered a guilty verdict against Ravita – the surviving spouse of the deceased Amit Kashyap – and her purported lover Amardeep. Both accused were escorted from custody under heavy security to hear the judgment.

How the Crime Unfolded

The incident dates back to April 2025, when Amit Kashyap’s lifeless body was found inside his home in the Bahsuma police‑station area of Akbarpur Sadat village. Prosecutors contend that Ravita colluded with Amardeep to orchestrate his murder.

Prosecution’s Theory of a Staged Attack

According to the state’s case, Ravita allegedly restrained her husband while Amardeep delivered a fatal chokehold. Investigators quickly ruled out an accidental death, treating the episode as a pre‑meditated homicide.

A striking element of the prosecution’s narrative was the attempt to disguise the killing as a snakebite. After the murder, a live snake was purportedly placed beside the corpse to mislead the police.

The first person to discover the scene was Amit’s five‑year‑old son, Aniket, who noticed his father unresponsive the following morning. Relatives arrived, found a snake near the body, and secured the reptile in a container.

Subsequent autopsy reports contradicted the snake‑bite hypothesis, prompting investigators to shift focus and eventually arrest Ravita and Amardeep.

Key Witness Testimony

The prosecution called twelve witnesses. Amit’s mother, Munesh, and his brother, Monu, testified that they saw Amardeep entering the house on the night of the murder.

A local snake‑charmer also took the stand, identifying Amardeep as the person who supplied the snake allegedly intended for a religious program. This testimony reinforced the claim that the reptile was deliberately introduced to fabricate a false cause of death.

Defense Counter‑Arguments

Ravita offered no witnesses in her defence. Amardeep’s uncle attempted to create an alibi, stating that his nephew was staying at his maternal uncle’s residence on the day in question.

Verdict and Future Proceedings

After weighing the evidence, the court found both Ravita and Amardeep guilty of murder, bringing the trial phase to a close. Amit’s mother, Munesh, appealed for a harsh sentence. The sentencing hearing is slated for 16 October.