A Bengal court sentenced a man to death for raping and murdering a minor girl, calling it a rarest of rare case. The judge noted, “The victim was the same age as his daughter.”
Today, On 28th March, The CBI informed the Calcutta High Court that the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital was not a case of gang rape. However, the agency is now probing possible cover-up allegations linked to the incident. The case has sparked significant public outcry, demanding a transparent and fair investigation. The court continues to monitor the probe closely.
In a major update on the RG Kar rape and murder case, the victim’s parents Today (Jan 29) withdrawn their plea from the Supreme Court, where they had sought a fresh investigation. The SC pointed out that Sanjoy Roy had already been convicted and advised caution in reopening the case. The court has postponed the hearing to January 29, while the next major hearing is expected in March 2025, unless an urgent request is made. The case continues to spark nationwide outrage over safety concerns for medical professionals.
The Supreme Court of India will hear the suo motu case Today (January 29), regarding the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s R G Kar Medical College. Earlier, on January 22, the court postponed the hearing after a Kolkata court sentenced the accused, Sanjoy Roy, to life imprisonment until death. This case has gained massive public attention due to its brutality, with demands for strict justice growing stronger.
Legal experts have voiced support for a life sentence instead of the death penalty in the RG Kar case. Former West Bengal Advocate General Jayanta Mitra stated his strong opposition to capital punishment, citing ethical and philosophical reasons. He emphasized his belief in justice over retribution, rejecting the idea of “an eye for an eye or a tooth for a tooth.” The debate continues as public opinion remains divided on the issue.
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 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.
A Kolkata court convicted Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case of a 28-year-old postgraduate student. Despite maintaining his innocence, Roy was sent to judicial custody, with sentencing set for Monday. Concerns persist over evidence tampering and potential involvement of others, prompting calls for further investigation.
Initially, the trial court sentenced the convict to death on May 17, 2018. However, the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench later commuted the death penalty to life imprisonment without the possibility of remission. New Delhi, Jan 2: The Supreme Court on Thursday (2nd Dec) acknowledged a report confirming that a convict in a 2013 rape […]