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Kanpur Woman Sentenced to 8 Years for Killing Father-in-Law
1 Aug
Summary
- Rupali Kapoor convicted for burning her father-in-law to death
- Sentenced to 8 years rigorous imprisonment and fined ₹20,000
- Incident occurred in October 2021, father-in-law died from 80% burn injuries
On August 1, 2025, a Kanpur court convicted Rupali Kapoor and sentenced her to 8 years of rigorous imprisonment for burning her father-in-law to death in October 2021. The court found Kapoor guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and voluntarily causing grievous hurt.
According to the prosecution, on October 19, 2021, Kapoor had a fight with her father-in-law and tried to forcibly remove him from their home. When she failed, she poured kerosene on him and set him on fire, intending to kill him. The victim suffered 80% burn injuries and was admitted to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds. The court also imposed a fine of ₹10,000 for each charge, and if Kapoor fails to pay, she will have to serve an additional two months in jail.
The case was based on the victim's dying declaration, which was recorded by a magistrate before his death. The court found Kapoor guilty and convicted her accordingly, handing down the 8-year sentence as punishment for the tragic incident.
