![[RG-Kar Rape Verdict] Mamata Banerjee Demands Death Penalty for Convict Sanjay Roy](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RG-Kar-verdict-3.webp?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
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.
The Allahabad High Court expressed dissatisfaction after District Magistrate Mangla Prasad Singh’s phone was off during work hours. Justice Abdul Moin criticized the DM’s unavailability, raising concerns about emergency contact. The Court reviewed an eight-month delay in renewing an explosives license, instructing the DM to appear and explain the situation.
The Supreme Court criticized the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) for failing to meet its objectives, stating it has become a refuge for retired bureaucrats who undermine the Act’s intentions. Established in 2016 to ensure real estate transparency and protect homebuyers, RERA’s effectiveness is now in question amid ongoing legal challenges.