Meerut Court Issues Verdict in Amit Kashyap Murder Case

On Wednesday, Additional District Judge Jaiveer Singh Nagar of Meerut’s District Court No. 12 delivered a guilty verdict against Ravita, the widow of the late Amit Kashyap, and her alleged partner Amardeep. The two were escorted from custody under heavy security to hear the judgment.

How the Crime Unfolded

The incident dates back to April 2025, when Amit Kashyap’s lifeless body was discovered inside his home in the Bahsuma police‑station area of Akbarpur Sadat village. Prosecutors contend that Ravita and Amardeep plotted to end his life.

Prosecution’s Theory of a Staged Attack

According to the state’s case, Ravita allegedly restrained her husband while Amardeep strangled him. Investigators quickly ruled out an accidental death, treating the scene as a pre‑meditated homicide.

A striking element of the prosecution’s narrative was the attempt to disguise the murder as a snakebite. After the killing, a live snake was supposedly placed beside the corpse to mislead the police.

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

Subsequent forensic examinations disproved the snake‑bite hypothesis, prompting investigators to shift focus and eventually arrest Ravita and Amardeep.

Key Witness Testimony

The prosecution called twelve witnesses. Among them, 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 source of the snake that had been “borrowed” for a supposed religious program. This testimony reinforced the claim that the reptile was deliberately introduced to fabricate a false cause of death.

Defense’s Counter‑Argument

Ravita did not produce any defense witnesses. Amardeep’s uncle attempted to create an alibi, stating that his nephew was staying at his maternal uncle’s residence on the day in question.

Verdict and What Comes Next

After evaluating the evidence and hearing both sides, the court found Ravita and Amardeep guilty of murder, bringing the trial to a close. Amit’s mother Munesh appealed for a harsh sentence. The sentencing hearing is slated for 16 October.