MP High Court Upholds Life Sentence of Chemistry Teacher for Murder of Husband

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the life sentence of chemistry lecturer Mamta Pathak, convicted of murdering her husband, Dr. Neeraj Pathak, by electrocuting him after sedating him with antipsychotic drugs.

A viral video had earlier shown her arguing her own case, challenging forensic findings.

However, a Division Bench of Justices Vivek Agarwal and Devnarayan Mishra found her guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt. 

The Court rejected her claims of being falsely implicated and said the motive for marital discord and suspected infidelity was evident. Her interim suspension was cancelled, and she was directed to surrender immediately to serve the remainder of her sentence.

[Mamta Pathak v. The State of Madhya Pradesh]