Angad Yadav (32) and his sister-in-law Renu Devi (wife of his elder brother) were responsible for the death of Tejam Devi in 2018. The matrimonial union between Tejam and Angad took place in 2013 in Basdela village, situated in the Kothibhar area. Tejam’s father, Warister Yadav, alleged that Angad and his family members subjected his daughter to persistent harassment regarding dowry demands. The case highlights the ongoing issue of dowry-related violence in society, demonstrating the legal system’s commitment to addressing such crimes, an official said. The life sentences handed down to both perpetrators underscore the gravity of their actions and the court’s determination to punish such criminal behaviour appropriately, he added. The judgment reflects the judiciary’s stance on protecting women’s rights and ensuring justice for victims of domestic abuse and dowry harassment, the official said in a statement. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 35,000 each for the murder of his wife.
