Verdict Delivered in Amit Kashyap Murder Case

Additional District Judge Jaiveer Singh Nagar of Meerut’s District Court No. 12 pronounced a guilty verdict on Wednesday, finding Ravita, the widow of Amit Kashyap, and her alleged paramour Amardeep culpable. Both accused were escorted from the jail under tight security to hear the judgment.

How the Crime Unfolded

The tragedy dates back to April 2025, when Amit Kashyap was discovered lifeless in his home located in the Bahsuma police‑station area of Akbarpur Sadat village. Prosecutors allege a pre‑meditated conspiracy between Ravita and Amardeep to end his life.

Prosecution’s Theory: A Staged Snakebite

According to the state’s case, Ravita allegedly restrained her husband while Amardeep strangled him. The investigators swiftly ruled out an accidental death, treating the incident as a calculated homicide.

A striking element of the prosecution’s narrative is the attempt to masquerade the murder as a snakebite. After killing Amit, the duo allegedly placed a live snake beside the corpse to mislead the first‑responders.

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

“The medical report showed no venom traces, which immediately shattered the snake‑bite story,” the police said.

These forensic findings forced investigators to pivot, leading to the arrest of Ravita and Amardeep.

Key Witnesses Who Shaped the Trial

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 murder.

A local snake‑charmer also took the stand, identifying Amardeep as the person who had “borrowed” the snake for a supposed religious programme, reinforcing the allegation that the reptile was deliberately introduced to fabricate a false cause of death.

Defense’s Counter‑Narrative

Ravita chose not to summon any witnesses in her defence. Amardeep’s uncle attempted to create an alibi, claiming his nephew was staying at his maternal uncle’s house on the day in question.

Verdict and What Follows

After evaluating the evidence and hearing arguments from both sides, the court found Ravita and Amardeep guilty of murder, thereby concluding the trial phase. Amit’s mother, Munesh, appealed to the bench for a stringent punishment. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for 16 October.