Death Sentence for Husband Who Killed Wife Over Skin Color
September 3, 2025
A court in India sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife, Lakshmi, because he didn't like her dark skin color. The perpetrator burned her alive using a substance he claimed would lighten her skin. Lakshmi, who suffered continuous humiliation from her husband, succumbed in the hospital after hours. The judge described the crime as shocking and condemnable, representing a violation of human rights. This case highlights racist attitudes towards dark skin in India.