Gauhati High Court Upholds Life Sentence for Wife's Murder, Orders Aid for Disabled Children
The Gauhati High Court has upheld the life imprisonment sentence of Modon Urang, who was convicted of murdering his wife by hacking her with a dao in 2017 at Bokpara Tea Estate in Assam. The court rejected the appellant's challenge against the trial court's August 2022 judgment, finding sufficient evidence to support the conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. While maintaining the harsh penalty, the bench comprising Justices Michael Zothankhuma and Rajesh Mazumdar directed legal services authorities to provide compensation to the couple’s three children, who are deaf and speech-impaired. The court recommended that funds be managed under Section 357A of the Criminal Procedure Code, with portions kept in fixed deposits until the children reach adulthood and the remainder used for their immediate upkeep. This directive aims to ensure the long-term welfare of the vulnerable victims left orphaned by the crime. The case highlights the judicial system's approach to balancing punitive justice for severe crimes with social support for affected dependents, particularly those with disabilities.
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Gauhati High Court Upholds Life Sentence for Wife's Murder, Orders Aid for Disabled Children
The Gauhati High Court has upheld the life imprisonment sentence of Modon Urang, who was convicted of murdering his wife by hacking her with a dao in 2017 at Bokpara Tea Estate in Assam. The court rejected the appellant's challenge against the trial court's August 2022 judgment, finding sufficient evidence to support the conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. While maintaining the harsh penalty, the bench comprising Justices Michael Zothankhuma and Rajesh Mazumdar directed legal services authorities to provide compensation to the couple’s three children, who are deaf and speech-impaired. The court recommended that funds be managed under Section 357A of the Criminal Procedure Code, with portions kept in fixed deposits until the children reach adulthood and the remainder used for their immediate upkeep. This directive aims to ensure the long-term welfare of the vulnerable victims left orphaned by the crime. The case highlights the judicial system's approach to balancing punitive justice for severe crimes with social support for affected dependents, particularly those with disabilities.
The Indian Express