Pune man sentenced to 7 years for attempting wife's murder with blade-laced capsules
· India · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
A Pune sessions court sentenced 45-year-old Somnath Sadhu Sapkal to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder his wife Chhaya by feeding her capsules containing blade pieces disguised as medicine between October and November 2023. The court also imposed a concurrent three-year sentence for cruelty under IPC Sections 307 and 498A, along with fines of ₹50,000 and ₹20,000 respectively. Judges confirmed blade pieces could fit inside the Almox 500 capsules, relying on medical evidence, recovered capsules from the accused's residence, and witness testimony despite the complainant and her son not fully supporting the prosecution.
Why it matters
The conviction delivers a significant prison term for a domestic violence case involving premeditated poisoning, underscoring the judiciary's reliance on medical and documentary evidence when witness support is lacking.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.