Murder. Hand cut off.

[Zippy]

She died of head injuries. The accused appears to be a Sikh so it's got nothing to do with Sharia law.

[NickFitz]

Given that the victim has a Hindu name, and the accused has a name that is predominantly used by Sikhs but also by Hindus, I think it unlikely that there is any Islamic involvement.

[Tarquin Farquhar]

Is this an unofficial Sharia act?

I believe that it is a not uncommon consequence of trying to defend oneself with bare hands against attack with a long sharp weapon.

[NotAllThere]

Is this an unofficial Sharia act?