The complainant, the younger brother of the deceased woman, filed a complaint stating that the accused husband and the victim, Sunitha got married in 2020, at which time her family had given gold ornaments and cash of ₹3,50,000, as well as borne the expenses of the wedding.
Two months later the husband quarreled with his wife demanding ₹6 lakh for the construction of his house. A Panchayat meeting was held in this regard, and Sunitha’s mother sent her back to her husband, promising that they would contribute to building his house. However, as their crops failed that year they were unable to contribute financially and the accused-husband assaulted his wife.
In February 2021, the complainant-brother received a call that his sister was admitted to a hospital with burn injuries, following which she died. When he reached her village he was informed that her death was accidental, which was recorded in the police station.
Source: Barandbench
