Indian Man Sentenced to Death for Burning Wife Over Dark Skin

Indian Man Sentenced to Death for Burning Wife Over Dark Skin

An Indian court has sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife, Lakshmi, by setting her on fire due to her dark skin tone. The 2017 attack, now resurfacing in headlines, highlights the country’s ongoing struggles with colourism. Lakshmi had told authorities before her death that her husband, Kishandas, routinely mocked her complexion, calling […]