Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Man sentenced to life for wife's murder
A man named Menda Santosh was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife, Saritha.
This happened in Hyderabad in 2022.
The man and his wife had a big fight, and during this fight, he hurt her with scissors and then strangled her with a scarf.
The police investigated and found enough evidence to prove he did it.
The court decided he should spend the rest of his life in jail and pay a fine.
If he can't pay the fine, he will have to spend an extra three months in jail.
Menda Santosh, a 32-year-old tiffin centre labourer, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his wife Saritha.
The murder occurred on 15 July 2022 after a violent quarrel in Hyderabad.
Santosh assaulted his wife with scissors and strangled her with a dupatta, causing her death.
The police registered a murder case based on a complaint by the victim's elder sister and filed a comprehensive charge sheet.
The trial was conducted in the Additional Sessions Judge court in Nampally, resulting in a guilty verdict and a life sentence with a fine of Rs 2,000.
- Who
- Menda Santosh, a 32-year-old tiffin centre labourer
- What
- Murder of his wife Saritha
- When
- 15 July 2022
- Where
- Kulsumpura Police Station limits, Hyderabad
- Why
- After a violent quarrel, he assaulted and strangled his wife
Prosecution
Defense
Guilt of the Accused
Prosecution
The prosecution presented strong evidence, including witness testimonies and material evidence, proving the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Defense
The defense may have argued for mitigating circumstances or a lesser sentence, though specific arguments are not detailed in the article.
- Accused Name
- Menda Santosh
- Victim Name
- Saritha
- Date of Incident
- 15 July 2022
- Location
- Kulsumpura Police Station limits, Hyderabad
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment with a fine of Rs 2,000
- Court
- Additional Sessions Judge court, Nampally