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Delhi Court Convicts Woman of Attempted Culpable Homicide Over Pet Dog Attack

The Saket court relied on the injured woman’s testimony corroborated by medical findings to deem the attack intentional.

Overview

  • Additional Sessions Judge Samar Vishal at Saket Courts found Rajni Singh guilty under IPC Sections 308 and 289.
  • Prosecutors said the June 11, 2020 incident occurred at Singh’s Malviya Nagar home when former employee Sapna came to seek unpaid wages.
  • A medical board recorded eight grievous injuries, including facial disfigurement, tooth fractures and a dangerous neck wound consistent with a dog attack.
  • The court rejected the defence claim of an accidental mauling, noting conduct that showed a conscious act or deliberate disregard of imminent danger.
  • Singh was acquitted of IPC Section 509 for lack of proof, and arguments on sentencing are scheduled for January 31.