Kabita Sarkar, a 52-year-old lawyer with a 25-year career, is taking on one of the most challenging cases of her career. Appointed by the Sealdah court, Sarkar is defending Sanjoy Roy in the high-profile RG Kar rape-murder case, a responsibility she undertook after no other lawyer would accept it.
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WEST BENGAL: Kabita Sarkar, a seasoned 52-year-old lawyer with a distinguished 25-year career, has taken on one of the most formidable challenges of her professional life. Appointed by the Sealdah court, Sarkar is defending Sanjoy Roy in the highly publicized RG Kar rape-murder case, a responsibility she accepted after no other lawyer would agree to take on the defense.
Who is Kabita Sarkar?
Background: Kabita Sarkar’s legal journey began after she graduated from Hooghly Mohsin College with a law degree. She started her career at the Alipore court, initially focusing on civil law.
However, in February 2023, Sarkar shifted her focus to criminal law, working as a SALSA lawyer. By June 2023, she had moved to the Sealdah court, where she has continued to build her reputation in criminal law.
Reason for Taking the Case: Sarkar is driven by a strong belief in the justice system, particularly in the importance of fair trials. She emphasizes that everyone, including the accused, deserves a defense and a fair trial, free from pre-trial judgments.
Sarkar has requested that her senior, Sourav Banerjee, support her during the case, underscoring the gravity of the task at hand.
Views on Punishment: Sarkar is an opponent of capital punishment, advocating instead for life imprisonment as the maximum penalty.
She argues that life imprisonment provides offenders with the opportunity to reflect on their actions, adhering to the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.”
Case Details
The RG Kar rape-murder case is one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory. It revolves around the brutal assault and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College on August 9, 2024.
The victim was discovered in a semi-nude state, and Sanjoy Roy, a staff member at the hospital, has been identified as the prime suspect. The case has triggered widespread national outrage, and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting an intensive probe.
The autopsy reports have unveiled shocking details about the nature of the crime. While technical and scientific evidence has confirmed Roy’s presence at the crime scene, the results of DNA tests are still pending.
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The Psychoanalytic Profile
The CBI has compiled a psychoanalytic profile of Sanjoy Roy, describing him as a “sexual pervert with animal instincts.” During interviews, Roy reportedly exhibited an emotionally detached demeanor as he recounted the events at the crime scene.
His statements have been carefully analyzed in conjunction with postmortem and forensic evidence, which are being used to build the prosecution’s case against him.
This case continues to provoke national outrage and intense media scrutiny, underlining the severe nature of the crime and the complex legal battles that follow.
The involvement of Kabita Sarkar in this high-stakes case exemplifies her commitment to the principles of justice, despite the overwhelming public sentiment and the challenges posed by such a controversial defense.
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