Man gets life imprisonment for murdering wife in Salem

A 42-year-old man in Salem, India, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2016 murder of his wife. The court found him guilty of setting her on fire following a domestic dispute.
Why it matters
This case highlights the judicial response to domestic violence and gender-based crimes within the Indian legal system.
A 42-year-old man was on Friday (June 5, 2026) sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his wife.
The report is a factual summary of a court verdict based on police and judicial records.
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