Muskan Rastogi, Sahil Shukla Challenge Death Sentence in Saurabh Rajput's ‘Blue Drum’ Murder Case Before Allahabad HC
The two convicts are seeking review of the October 14 death sentences in the blue-drum murder case, lawyers said.
- Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla have filed a joint appeal in the Allahabad High Court, challenging the death sentence awarded by the Meerut District Court on October 14.
- On March 3, 2025, Muskan allegedly murdered her husband, Saurabh Rajput, with her lover Sahil's help; the pair reportedly dismembered the body into 15 pieces and concealed it in a drum.
- Police discovered evidence linking the two to the crime 13 days after the killing, and authorities arrested both on March 19, 2025, transferring them to the Chaudhary Charan Singh Jail.
- Prosecution lawyer Krishnakant Choubey noted that the death sentence requires confirmation from the High Court, which remains pending following the trial that began in July 2025.
- The High Court will now review the appeal as the accused seek to overturn their conviction for the murder of Rajput, marking a critical phase in this high-profile case.
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Blue Drum Murder Convicts Appeal Death Sentence In High Court
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, convicted in the sensational blue drum murder case, have appealed their death sentence in the Allahabad High Court. They argue the trial court's verdict, based on circumstantial evidence, was illegal and arbitrary, citing lack of concrete proof and procedural lapses. The High Court is expected to hear the matter next week.
Saurabh Rajput murder case: "Blue Drum" convicts Muskan, Sahil move Allahabad High Court against death sentence
The two convicts have filed a joint appeal through their advocates, seeking the quashing of their convictions and the death sentence. The matter is likely to come up for hearing before a Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court next week.
Muskan and Sahil, who were sentenced to death in the Blue Drum murder case, have appealed to the Allahabad High Court, challenging the Meerut court's decision.
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