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INDIA COURT SENTENCES MAN TO DEATH FOR BURNING WIFE OVER SKIN COLOUR September 3, 2025 | Udaipur, Rajasthan In a landmark ruling that has drawn national and international attention, a Rajasthan court has sentenced a man to death for the brutal killing of his wife, driven by prejudice against her skin colour. The case, which dates back to 2017, has been described by the court as a “heinous crime against humanity” and categorized under the “rarest of rare” offences. The victim, identified as Laxmi, had endured repeated humiliation from her husband, Kishanlal, who often mocked her for being “dark and fat.” According to her dying declaration, the abuse escalated into a deadly act when Kishanlal deceived her into applying what he claimed was a fairness medicine. The substance had an acidic smell, and when she resisted, he ignited her with an incense stick and poured more of the chemical on her. Laxmi sustained severe burns and succumbed to her injuries days later. The prosecutio...