The Second Additional and Sessions Court has awarded rigorous life term imprisonment, along with slapping a fine of Rs 30,000, to a man on the charges of murdering his wife.
Pani Eravara Mani from Kadangamaruru near Virajpet is the accused. He is accused of burning his wife Mutti alive.
Mani was working in a coffee plantation in the village. On September 2, 2017, he picked a fight with Mutti and set her ablaze. Mutti succumbed to death, owing to serious burn injuries.
Rural Police registered a case and the accused was remanded in judicial custody. Virajpet Circle Inspector N Kumar filed a charge-sheet after conducting an inquiry.
Additional and Second Sessions Court Judge Rama, while pronouncing the judgement, awarded a rigorous life term imprisonment, along with imposing a fine of Rs 30,000. If the accused fails to pay the fine, he would undergo another two years of simple imprisonment.