Meerut District Court Hands Down Verdict in Amit Kashyap Murder Case

On Wednesday, Additional District Judge Jaiveer Singh Nagar of Meerut’s 12th District Court pronounced a guilty verdict against Ravita, the widow of the late Amit Kashyap, and her alleged paramour Amardeep. Both defendants were escorted from custody under heavy security to hear the decision.

Chronology of the Crime

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

Prosecution’s Version of a Planned Assault

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

A striking element of the theory was the attempt to disguise the killing as a snakebite. After the murder, a live snake was supposedly placed beside the corpse to mislead investigators.

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

Forensic examinations later disproved the snakebite claim, prompting police to shift the investigation 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 snake‑charmer also took the stand, identifying Amardeep as the source of the snake that had been “borrowed” for a supposed religious event. This evidence reinforced the allegation that the reptile was deliberately introduced to fabricate a false cause of death.

Defense Narrative

Ravita presented no witnesses in her defence. Amardeep’s uncle attempted to provide an alibi, claiming his nephew was staying at his maternal uncle’s residence on the day in question.

Verdict and Future Proceedings

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