AGARTALA (Friday, March 27, 2026) — A local court in West Tripura has sentenced a daily wager, Mithu Das, to rigorous life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife, Sabita Das. The judgment, delivered by Additional District and Sessions Judge P.P. Paul on Thursday, concludes a case that highlighted a decade-long pattern of domestic abuse and harassment.
A 13-Year History of Abuse
The prosecution’s case established that the marriage, which spanned over 13 years, was marred by consistent physical and mental harassment.
- The Convict: Mithu Das, a daily wager from West Tripura.
- The Victim: Sabita Das, who had reportedly endured years of domestic violence before the fatal incident.
- The Motive: Evidence presented in court suggested that the murder was the culmination of a long-standing domestic dispute fueled by the husband’s frequent harassment of the victim.
The Judicial Verdict
After examining the forensic evidence and witness testimonies—including those detailing the history of marital discord—Judge P.P. Paul found Mithu Das guilty under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (formerly Section 302 of the IPC).
| Sentence Detail | Description |
| Primary Punishment | Rigorous Imprisonment for Life |
| Financial Penalty | A fine of ₹10,000 (failure to pay results in an additional six months of imprisonment). |
| Legal Basis | Convicted for premeditated murder and long-term domestic cruelty. |
[Image: A gavel resting on a legal document, representing the finality of a life sentence in a criminal court]
Significance: Addressing Domestic Violence in Tripura
Legal experts in Agartala have noted that this verdict sends a strong message regarding the state’s zero-tolerance policy toward crimes against women.
- State Statistics: Tripura has seen a push for faster disposal of cases involving domestic violence and femicide to improve safety indices.
- Legal Recourse: The judge emphasized that 13 years of harassment should have been addressed through legal intervention earlier, urging community vigilance against domestic abuse.
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Tripura: Man gets life term for killing wife” (March 27, 2026).
- Tripura Times: “West Tripura Court sentences Mithu Das to life for wife’s murder” (March 27, 2026).
- The Sentinel: “Daily wager sentenced to life imprisonment in Agartala murder case” (March 27, 2026).
- Official Court Records: Office of the Additional District and Sessions Judge, West Tripura (March 26, 2026).
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