Death penalty for Indian man who burnt alive wife over skin colour
Summary
A court in India sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife by setting her on fire because of her skin color. The crime, which took place in 2017, was deemed extremely cruel by the judge, who called it "a crime against humanity".Key Facts
- An Indian court gave the death penalty to a man named Kishandas for burning his wife, Lakshmi, over her skin color.
- Lakshmi had said that her husband often mocked her for having dark skin.
- The incident occurred on the night of June 24, 2017, after Kishandas applied a liquid to her body, claiming it would lighten her skin.
- He set her on fire with an incense stick, and when she began burning, he ran away.
- Judge Rahul Choudhary described the murder as "rarest of the rare" and a "crime against humanity".
- Kishandas's lawyer plans to appeal, claiming the death was accidental and there is no evidence against him.
- The case highlights India's ongoing issues with colorism, where darker-skinned people face discrimination.
- Skin lightening products are highly popular in India, reflecting a preference for lighter skin.
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