Man gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment for murdering wife for dowry
A court in Koppal, Karnataka, has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for the murder of his wife due to dowry-related harassment. The conviction follows a legal process involving charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing judicial efforts to combat dowry-related violence and enforce gender-based protection laws in India.
A Principal District and Sessions Court in Koppal has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹30,000 after finding him guilty of murdering his wife following prolonged dowry harassment.
Principal District and Sessions judge Chandrashekhar C. delivered the judgment on July 25, convicting Manjunath Purthageri of Balutagi village in Yelburga taluk for the murder of his wife, Nirmala alias Ningamma.
According to the prosecution, Nirmala married Manjunath on March 6, 2018. Her family had reportedly given 40 gms of gold, ₹31,000 in cash and household articles worth ₹60,000 at the time of the marriage. Although the couple lived peacefully for the first four months, Manjunath allegedly began demanding an additional 50 gms of gold as dowry and subjected his wife to physical and mental cruelty.
He allegedly threatened to kill her and remarry if the demand was not met.
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