RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Rape-Murder Case: Verdict Awaited
Kolkata: The trial court is set to deliver the highly anticipated verdict in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case on January 18. This tragic incident, which occurred over five months ago, involved the brutal violation and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor, igniting widespread protests across Kolkata and beyond.
CBI’s Closing Arguments
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is handling the case, has demanded the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the primary accused. In their closing arguments presented at the Sealdah sessions court, the CBI highlighted multiple pieces of evidence, including biological samples, CCTV footage analysis, and testimonies from 50 witnesses, all indicating that Roy was the sole perpetrator of this heinous crime. The agency’s lawyers characterized the rape-murder as a ‘rarest of rare’ case, justifying the call for capital punishment.
Charges Against Sanjay Roy
Sanjay Roy faces serious charges under Sections 103(1), 64, and 66 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which address murder, rape, and actions leading to a victim’s persistent vegetative state. If convicted, Roy could either receive the death penalty or a life sentence in prison.
Defence Claims Innocence
In contrast, defence lawyer Sourav Bandyopadhyay, chief of the Legal Aid Defence Council Service in South 24 Parganas, asserted that his client is innocent and that evidence against him has been fabricated.
As the nation watches closely, the outcome of this case will undoubtedly have significant implications for justice and safety in India. For more updates on legal developments and offers, visit Looffers.com.
