Meerut Snakebite Murder Case Woman and Lover Sentenced to Death

The case turned when the family decided to get a post-mortem done, which Ravita opposed. The report found no snake venom in his body and showed he had died of suffocation.

How the Case Was Built

According to police, Amardeep was a friend of Kashyap’s, and Ravita later allegedly admitted to a relationship with him. Kashyap’s brother, Monu Kashyap, filed a complaint on April 16, 2025, and police filed a charge sheet within 60 days. The trial ran for 551 days across 87 hearings, with more than 12 prosecution witnesses.

Why It Matters: The Post-Mortem That Changed Everything

This case shows why a post-mortem matters, even when a death appears to have an obvious cause. Had the family accepted the snakebite explanation, the crime may never have come to light. Forensic findings, together with phone records, turned what looked like an accident into a murder case.

Back-to-Back Verdicts in Meerut

The sentence comes just two days after another Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death in the “Blue Drum” case, for the murder of Saurabh Rajput in 2025. Both cases relied heavily on circumstantial and technical evidence such as phone records.

What Happens Next

As with all death sentences from trial courts in India, this sentence must be confirmed by the High Court before it can be carried out. The convicts can also appeal to the High Court and the Supreme Court. Indian courts award the death penalty only in the “rarest of rare” cases, and the High Court will examine whether this case meets that standard.

A staged snakebite could not hide the truth from a post-mortem. Amit Kashyap’s family has received a death sentence verdict, though the case now moves to the High Court for confirmation.

With inputs from IANS.