The court noted that the appellant is already living in a state of "stark isolation" and "living exile," having been completely abandoned by his family and community.
The Court relied on circumstantial evidence, including the accused’s presence at the scene, blood-stained items and his failure to explain how the injuries occurred.
The trial court recounted that the daughter had tearfully confronted her father and asked if "any father could do such an act" while testifying against him during the trial.
Harbouring suspicion about his wife's fidelity, the accused is said to have poured acid into the bedroom through a window, while his wife and children were asleep.
Revanna has claimed contradictions between the victim’s complaint and testimony and has alleged that the police forced the victim to file the complaint.
Mahila Court Judge M Rajalakshmi also ordered that he should undergo at least 30 years in prison before being eligible for remission (pre-mature release).
The judge held that the woman died as a result of prolonged starvation inflicted by her husband and mother-in-law, who deliberately withheld food and medicines from the deceased.
