Charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder proved against Rathod. In addition to seven years jail term Rathod is fined Rs 5000 cash and additional six months jail if fails to pay the fine amount. The court categorised the crime as culpable homicide not amounting to murder since it was an act done in aggression and not with intention.
Rathod's minor daughter was witness in the case and she confirmed that his mother was beaten to death by his father. After celebrating Holi in the village the Rathod family were taking lunch at their residence when the victim Sangita, wife of Rathod, offered khichdi and vegetable. Rathod asked Sangita that why she cooked khichdi on festival day and not some special dish. It started argument between the couple and Rathod started beating Sangita.
Since the tussle continued Rathod took his axe and hit Sangita resulting severe injuries. She was rushed to the hospital where she was declared brought dead. Her uncle Chhitu Rathod lodged a compliant in Kamrej police station against Rathod.
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