Thane Court Sentences Accused to Life Term for Killing Father-in-Law

Thane district court in Maharashtra has sentenced a 30-year-old man to life imprisonment for beating his father-in-law to death over a dispute.

Additional sessions judge D B Bangde found the accused Vijay Bhagwan Aaswar guilty of charges under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 9,000 on the accused.

During the court proceedings, Additional Public Prosecutor Varsha Chandane informed that the accused, Vijay Bhagwan Aaswar, was married to the daughter of the victim, Ramchandra Kalappa Jadhav. The family of the woman did not approve of their union, leading to frequent disputes. The couple eventually separated two years into their marriage.

The incident occurred when the accused visited his in-laws’ residence on February 25, 2016. An argument ensued, during which he attacked his father-in-law with an iron rod. The victim sustained severe injuries and succumbed to them in a hospital.