Meerut Snake Murder: Convicts Fight Death Penalty in Allahabad HC
Ravita and Amardeep move Allahabad HC to overturn death sentences in the shocking Meerut snake murder case involving a staged snakebite.
The shocking Meerut snake murder case, which gripped the public imagination due to a cinematic attempt to stage a death, has now moved to the Allahabad High Court. Ravita and her alleged lover, Amardeep, have filed separate appeals to challenge their convictions and the subsequent death sentences awarded to them for the murder of Amit Kashyap.
The Plot to Stage a 'Natural' Death
The case dates back to the night of April 17, 2025, in Akbarpur Sadat village, located within the Barwah police station limits of Meerut district. According to the prosecution, Ravita and Amardeep conspired to eliminate Amit Kashyap. The duo allegedly strangled him to death, but the horror didn't end there.
In a calculated move to mislead investigators, the pair attempted to make the homicide look like a tragic accident. They reportedly released a snake near Amit's lifeless body to create the illusion that he had succumbed to a venomous bite.
How the Deception Unravelled
Despite the elaborate setup, the forensic evidence told a different story. A post-mortem examination categorically revealed that the cause of death was strangulation, not a snakebite. This revelation turned the investigation on its head.
As the police dug deeper, they uncovered a chilling detail: the venom glands of the snake used in the staging had allegedly been removed. Further evidence, including call detail records (CDRs), exposed the clandestine relationship between Ravita and Amardeep, providing the prosecution with the motive and proof of a conspiracy.
'Rarest of Rare' Verdict
Following a detailed trial, the court delivered its verdict on October 7, 2026, convicting both Ravita and Amardeep of murder. On October 16, 2026, Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ-12) Jaiveer Singh Nagar classified the crime as falling under the 'rarest of rare' category, sentencing both convicts to death.
While delivering the harsh sentence, the trial court also expressed concern for the future of Ravita's three children. The judge directed the District Magistrate to ensure that appropriate arrangements were made for the children's care and education.
The Legal Battle Moves to High Court
Now, facing the gallows, the convicts have sought judicial reconsideration. Through their respective advocates, Ravita and Amardeep have approached the Allahabad High Court to have their convictions set aside and their death penalties cancelled.
The case is expected to be heard by a Division Bench of the High Court, which will now scrutinize the trial court's findings and determine if the death sentences should be upheld, modified, or overturned.