India, Jan. 28 -- A Delhi court has convicted a woman of attempted culpable homicide not amounting to murder, for instigating her pet dog to grievously attack one of her employees, leaving the victim with severe, disfiguring facial injuries.

Additional sessions judge Samar Vishal of Saket Courts delivered the verdict on January 24, holding the woman guilty under Indian Penal Code sections 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide not amounting to murder) along with 289 (negligent conduct with respect to animals).

According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on June 11, 2020, when the complainant visited her employer's home to resolve unpaid wages. The accused allegedly refused payment, made indecent remarks, and then set her dog u...