Sister's U-turn for new house, kin's compromise: 5 shocking twists in Nikki Bhati ‘dowry murder’ case
The dowry murder case of Nikki Bhati has seen significant developments nine months after her death. Her family has reached a settlement with the accused in-laws, and her sister, who was a key witness, has turned hostile in court. These changes have raised concerns about the integrity of the case and the prosecution's ability to proceed effectively.
- ▪Nikki Bhati died from severe burn injuries allegedly inflicted by her husband and mother-in-law.
- ▪Her family has reportedly reached a settlement with the accused, transferring property to Nikki's son.
- ▪Nikki's sister Kanchan, initially a key witness, has changed her testimony, claiming no one was present during the incident.
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Sister's U-turn for new house, kin's compromise: 5 shocking twists in Nikki Bhati ‘dowry murder’ caseNikki Bhati died of severe burn injuries in August last year, allegedly after her husband and his mother poured an inflammable liquid on her.Updated on: May 29, 2026 9:40 AM ISTReported by Arun SinghShare viaCopy link Nine months after the death of 28-year-old resident of Uttar Pradesh's Noida, Nikki Bhati, sent shockwaves across the country, the case has taken a series of dramatic turns - from a family settlement and a key witness, victim's own sister, turning hostile to conflicting claims over who was present at the scene.Nikki Bhati death was was alleged to be a dowry-related murder caseNikki Bhati died of severe burn injuries in Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on August 21 last year,…
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