Kerala: In the high-profile murder case of BJP leader and lawyer Ranjith Srinivasan, the Additional Sessions Court in Mavelikara, Kerala, has pronounced 15 individuals guilty. The case, which has garnered national attention since the brutal incident in December 2021, reached a pivotal moment as the court found substantial evidence against the accused, all linked to the organizations PFI-SDPI.
The court’s decision marks a critical juncture in the pursuit of justice for the late BJP leader. The prosecution, emphasizing the severity of the crime, has advocated for the maximum penalty for the convicts. Describing them as a “trained killer squad”, the prosecution highlighted the heinous nature of the murder, executed in the presence of Srinivasan’s mother, infant, and wife. This chilling detail underscores the prosecution’s argument that the crime falls into the category of the “rarest of the rare,” warranting the severest of sentences.
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The court found that the first eight accused were directly involved in the murder, while the remaining individuals were convicted of criminal conspiracy. This distinction delineates the roles played by each of the accused in this meticulously planned and executed crime.
As the legal proceedings move towards sentencing, the case continues to evoke strong reactions from various quarters. The verdict is not just a closure for the family of Ranjith Srinivasan but also a significant statement against politically motivated violence.
The court had accepted the prosecution’s argument that they were also liable for the common offense of murder under IPC Section 149, court said-
“Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object”
The Ranjith Srinivasan murder case, with its complex layers and profound implications, remains a focal point of discussion in Kerala’s socio-political landscape.
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