The husband of a Sydney woman who died after suffering 90 per cent burns to her body will face court charged with her murder.
37-year-old Kulwinder Singh was arrested on Wednesday morning and charged with the 2013 murder of Parwinder Kaur.
"It's probably fair to say that he was surprised with the visit from police even though it's been quite some time between the death of Ms Kaur and our attendance today," Superintendent Rob Critchlow told ABC News.
"He exhibited some signs of distress and since that time he's now been dealt with by police and been provided with appropriate support while he assists us with our investigation."
Singh spent the night behind bars after his lawyers postponed a bail application until Thursday, AAP reports.
32-year-old Ms Kaur died in December 2013, a day after she was burned at her home in Sydney's northwestern suburbs.
Singh's matter was heard at Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday hours after he was arrested at his Rouse Hill home.
Neighbours told a 2015 inquest into Ms Kaur's death that Singh was seen running after his wife and patting her - as if to put out the flames.
The inquest heard the couple had spoken about divorce and argued about money on the afternoon Ms Kaur died.
A file photo of Parwinder Kaur, who burned to death in 2013. Source: Supplied
Superintendent Rob Critchlow said forensic delays had hampered the investigation.
Singh is expected to appear at Parramatta Local Court via video link on Thursday afternoon.
