Today, On 25th February, Before Sajjan Kumar’s sentencing in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, some Sikh community members have demanded the death penalty for him. They argue that the crime, involving murder and large-scale violence, qualifies as a ‘rarest of the rare’ case. According to them, he deserves the maximum punishment under the law.
New Delhi: The prosecution demanded the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The case involves the killing of a father and son in the Saraswati Vihar area in November 1984. The public prosecutor is set to submit his written arguments in court. He is urging the court to impose the death penalty based on the guidelines established in the Nirbhaya case and other similar cases.
KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court has accepted an appeal against the death penalty given by a POCSO court to a man convicted of raping and murdering a 10-year-old girl in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district. This appeal was filed by the convict, Mostakin Sardar, and will now be reviewed by a division bench of the High Court.
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The Calcutta High Court Today (Jan 27) reserved its judgment on appeals from the West Bengal government and CBI, both demanding the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar College and Hospital. Both parties argue that the life imprisonment sentence handed down by the Sealdah Sessions Court is inadequate, emphasizing the state’s and CBI’s shared pursuit of justice.
The Calcutta High Court Today (Jan 27) began hearing appeals from the West Bengal government and the CBI against the life imprisonment sentence given to Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. Both parties argue the punishment is too lenient and are demanding the death penalty. The CBI emphasized its right to challenge the sentence as the investigation agency, while the state government asserted its authority to appeal the trial court’s judgment.
Today, On 24th January, The Centre informed the Supreme Court that Shraddananda is seeking a direction for the President to decide on his mercy plea. The plea is related to his conviction, and the petitioner is requesting the President’s intervention. The Centre explained this during a virtual hearing in the apex court. The Court will now consider the matter for further proceedings.
Today, On 24th January, The CBI approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, convicted in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. The High Court is set to hear the appeal on January 27, alongside a similar plea from the West Bengal government. Roy was previously sentenced to life imprisonment by the Sealdah court. The case continues to draw attention due to its severity and legal implications.
Today, On 21st January, The West Bengal government requested the Calcutta High Court to award the death penalty to Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case. The investigation and prosecution were handled by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) instead of the State Police. This case has drawn significant public attention due to its gruesome nature. The court’s decision is now awaited in this high-profile matter.
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After the court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a trainee doctor, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed disappointment, blaming the Kolkata Police for not securing a death penalty. Banerjee intends to appeal the decision in the High Court, arguing it qualifies as a “rarest of rare” crime.