Two Receive Seven-Year Jail Term for Attempted Murder

Quick Summary

• The Thiruvananthapuram Additional District and Sessions Court sentenced Nalan (59) and his lover Sujatha (59) to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and fined ₹50,000 each for attempting to murder Nalan’s estranged wife, Geetha Nalan (52).
• Judge M.P. shibu found both guilty of the crime involving an attempt to force-feed potassium permanganate powder to Geetha on January 2, 2025.
• Geetha suffered burns in her mouth and lost consciousness but survived after being rushed to the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical Collage hospital by her relatives.
• the criminal proceedings followed arrests made by Varkala police based on prosecution evidence led by special public prosecutor ajith Prasad J.K.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The sentencing reflects India’s judiciary taking a firm stand against crimes involving domestic violence and premeditated attacks within familial or relational disputes. This ruling can serve as a deterrent, emphasizing accountability even for individuals involved in social work activities like the convicts found guilty here. The case also highlights key systemic issues such as domestic abuse often fueled by interpersonal conflicts turning violent-an area requiring broader societal awareness campaigns along with legal enforcement support structures.

Instances like this underline the importance of law enforcement vigilance in securing justice for vulnerable groups facing abuse within their own families-and how India’s judicial mechanism balances punishment with proportionality seen in fines on top of imprisonment penalties.

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