India, Dec. 13 -- A city court on Friday denied second bail to the father-in-law in the Nikki Bhati alleged murder case, citing that the involvement of the accused cannot be denied at this stage. On December 5, the court rejected the first bail application of the brother-in-law, citing "not sufficient ground".

Nikki was rushed to a private hospital in Greater Noida with severe burn injuries on August 21. She was referred to a hospital in Delhi, where she was declared brought dead. Nikki's family levelled a series of allegations against her husband's family, including demands for dowry, mental harassment, objections to her use of social media, and assault.

On November 22, police arrested Nikki's husband, Vipin Bhati along with his brothe...