Greeshma appealed for leniency, citing her young age, educational qualifications, lack of prior criminal history and desire to reform. She presented educational certificates and informed the court of her status as an English postgraduate with aspirations for further studies. Greeshma also mentioned that she is her parents’ only child and pleaded for the minimum punishment.

On Friday, Greeshma was found guilty of abduction, poisoning, murder and misleading the police. Greeshma’s uncle and third-accused Nirmalakumaran Nair was convicted for evidence tampering, while her mother Sindhu, the second-accused, was acquitted due to lack of evidence.

The defence, represented by Sasthamangalam Ajith Kumar, argued against the death penalty, stating that the evidence was circumstantial. It claimed that Greeshma, facing mental distress, had repeatedly tried to end her relationship with Sharon, but he refused and blackmailed her. They alleged Sharon had used private images to intimidate her and even recorded intimate visuals, causing her extreme mental trauma.

Prime accused appeals for leniency

Greeshma appealed for leniency, citing her young age, educational qualifications, lack of prior criminal history and desire to reform. She presented educational certificates and informed the court of her status as an English postgraduate with aspirations for further studies. Greeshma also mentioned that she is her parents’ only child and pleaded for the minimum punishment