Burning murder accused still behind bars

A Sydney man charged with murder after allegedly setting fire to his wife in 2013 will remain in custody without bail for at least two weeks.

Lawyers for Kulwinder Singh on Thursday delayed his bail application for a fortnight to obtain a medical report from the accused's physician who is overseas.

Police allege Singh doused his wife Parwinder Kaur in petrol before setting her on fire at their northwestern Sydney home in December 2013.

Ms Kaur, 32, suffered burns to 90 per cent of her body.

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.

Detectives have said forensic delays had hampered their investigation.

Singh is next expected to appear at Parramatta Local Court via video link with a Punjabi translator on November 16.