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 22nd January,The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, has adjourned the hearing in the R G Kar rape-murder case to January 29. This follows the recent sentencing of Sanjoy Roy, the accused, to life imprisonment until death by a Kolkata court. The case has sparked widespread attention due to the brutality of the crime and the demand for justice. The adjournment provides the apex court additional time to evaluate the legal arguments presented.
Today, On 22nd January, The Calcutta High Court will hear the CBI, the convict, and the victim’s family before deciding on the West Bengal government’s appeal concerning the sentence in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. The government argues the trial court’s sentence was inadequate, while the CBI opposes the state’s right to appeal, asserting its role as the prosecuting agency. The case will be taken up on Monday, with all parties presenting their arguments. The hearing aims to address the state’s challenge and ensure a fair review of the sentence.
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.
Legal experts have stated that the family of a crime victim is not powerless and can approach the High Court to request a sentence enhancement in serious cases. This power is in addition to the state’s legal authority. The family can petition the appellate court for a tougher sentence in heinous crimes. This ensures that victims’ families have a voice in the judicial process.
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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.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has today (20th Jan) stated that it will either wait for the Union Government to take a decision or will proceed to decide on the merits of a mercy petition filed by Balwant Singh Rajoana. This petition seeks to reduce his death sentence to life imprisonment. The petition has been pending before the President of India since 2012.