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Bahraich murder in 2024 'tore fabric of humanity': Court says must instil fear in such 'beasts', cites Manusmriti; sentences accused to death

A Bahraich court handed down the death penalty to the main accused in a communal violence murder case, citing the Manusmriti to justify severe punishment. The judge described the killing of a 22-year-old man as extreme barbarity involving demonic torture. The verdict emphasized that fear of punishment is crucial for maintaining social order and public trust in the justice system.