- By Shibra Arshad
- Sat, 13 Sep 2025 03:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In a significant ruling, a court in Haldwani has sentenced the owner of Maan Restaurant, located in Durga City Centre, to two years in prison and ordered him to pay a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to the victim, Dheeraj Sahni. The incident dates back to December 19, 2013, when Sahni and her family visited the restaurant for dinner.
What Happened In The Restaurant 12 years ago
Sahni was served a bottle of water that contained acetic acid, which she consumed along with her meal. Upon consumption, her health deteriorated rapidly. An investigation revealed that the water bottle served to Sahni contained acetic acid, leading to her health complications.
The Judicial Magistrate, Adarsh Tripathi, delivered the verdict after examining 14 witnesses and considering the evidence presented in court. The prosecution was led by Assistant Prosecution Officer Shefali Sharma, while Sub-Inspector Rajesh Kumar Yadav conducted the investigation.
What Is The Case
The case has been pending for 12 years, and the court's decision brings closure to Sahni and her family. The compensation awarded to Sahni aims to provide some relief after the long and arduous legal battle.
Delayed Justice Continues
It is said that justice delayed is justice denied, but overburdened Indian courts have become habitual of disposing of cases after years. In another example of delayed hearing and disposal of a case, a Ghaziabad court on Friday sentenced a man to seven years in prison for driving his wife to suicide over dowry demands in a 2020 case. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 7,000 on the convicted husband, Kishan.
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The case dates back to May 10, 2020, when the victim, Sapna, was found dead in her home in Shakti Khand, Indirapuram. Her family was informed by her in-laws that she had committed suicide. Sapna had married Kishan, a resident of Chhatarpur, on December 15, 2019.