The prosecution submitted that Saidabano was harassed and tortured by her in-laws. In May 1997, she was set ablaze by her in-laws and admitted to a hospital where she succumbed to injuries.

Her in-laws told the police that she committed suicide. Following the police complaint by Saidabano's father Kadir Khan, Rizwan and his family members were arrested. According to the post-mortem report, Saidabano was first strangled to death and was later set ablaze. The Upper and District Sessions Judge awarded life imprisonment to Rizwan and imposed a fine of Rs 2,000. The other three accused were released following the lack of evidence.