Verdict Delivered in the Amit Kashyap Murder Case

On Wednesday, Additional District Judge Jaiveer Singh Nagar of Meerut’s District Court No. 12 announced a guilty verdict against Ravita, the widow of the late Amit Kashyap, and her alleged paramour Amardeep. Both defendants were escorted from the lock‑up under heavy security to hear the judgment.

How the Crime Unfolded

The tragedy dates back to April 2025, when Amit Kashyap’s lifeless body was found inside his home in the Bahsuma police‑station area of Akbarpur Sadat village. Prosecutors contend that Ravita and Amardeep plotted to end his life.

Prosecution’s Theory of a Pre‑Planned Attack

According to the state’s case, Ravita allegedly restrained her husband while Amardeep delivered a fatal chokehold. Investigators quickly ruled out any accidental cause, treating the incident as a calculated homicide.

A striking element of the prosecution’s narrative was the attempt to stage a snake‑bite. After the murder, a live snake was supposedly placed beside the corpse to mislead the authorities.

The first person to notice something was wrong was Amit’s five‑year‑old son, Aniket, who found his father unresponsive the next morning. Relatives arrived, saw a snake near the body and secured the reptile in a container.

Subsequent medical examinations disproved the snake‑bite claim, prompting police to shift the investigation and eventually arrest Ravita and Amardeep.

Key Witness Testimony

The prosecution called twelve witnesses. Amit’s mother, Munesh, and his brother, Monu, testified that they saw Amardeep entering the house on the night of the killing.

A local snake‑charmer also appeared on the stand, identifying Amardeep as the individual who supplied the snake that was “borrowed” for a supposed religious event. This testimony reinforced the allegation that the reptile was deliberately introduced to fabricate a false cause of death.

Defense’s Counter‑Argument

Ravita offered no witnesses in her defence. Amardeep’s uncle attempted to create an alibi, stating that his nephew was staying at his maternal uncle’s residence on the day in question.

Verdict and What Comes Next

After reviewing the evidence and hearing both sides, the court found Ravita and Amardeep guilty of murder, bringing the trial phase to a close. Amit’s mother, Munesh, urged the bench to impose a stringent punishment. The sentencing hearing is slated for 16 October.