A district court in Meerut on Wednesday sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death in the high-profile Saurabh Rajput murder case. The court had convicted both accused on September 30 for murder and destroying evidence. Along with the death penalty for murder, the court imposed a fine of ₹50,000 in the murder case and ₹20,000 for destroying evidence. The court also awarded seven years of imprisonment under the provision related to destruction of evidence.

Court Cites Gravity of the Crime
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla appeared before the court through video conferencing on Wednesday. Advocate Vijay Bahadur Singh, representing the complainant, said the prosecution argued that the killing was not a sudden incident but a premeditated crime. He also cited a Supreme Court case while seeking the death penalty for both convicts.

In its judgment, the court referred to the seriousness of the crime and its impact on society. Saurabh Rajput’s mother, Renu Devi, and his brother, Bablu, were also present during the sentencing proceedings.

Saurabh’s Mother Says Justice Has Been Delivered
Following the verdict, Renu Devi expressed satisfaction and said her family had received justice. She thanked the lawyers who pursued the case and everyone who supported the family during the legal proceedings.

Advocate Vijay Bahadur Singh welcomed the court’s decision, describing it as a verdict that reflected public sentiment. Advocate Deepti Chaudhary also said the punishment was in keeping with the seriousness of the crime.

Saurabh Rajput Was Murdered in March 2025
The case relates to the Brahmpuri police station area of Meerut. According to the prosecution, Saurabh Rajput was murdered in March 2025 by his wife, Muskan Rastogi, with the alleged involvement of her partner, Sahil Shukla.

The prosecution alleged that after the murder, the body was dismembered and concealed in a blue drum with a cement mixture. The two later travelled to Himachal Pradesh. During the trial, the prosecution presented 22 key witnesses. The court found both accused guilty of murder and destroying or concealing evidence.

Lawyers Welcome the Verdict
After the sentence was announced, some young advocates distributed sweets to mark the decision. Lawyers representing the complainant said the verdict sent a strong message against serious crimes.

However, the legal process may continue, as the convicts have the right to challenge the sentence through an appeal. The case will remain subject to further proceedings before the higher courts.