RG Car Rape Case Live: “It is very unfortunate. I think the investigation conducted by the Kolkata Police was presented to the CBI and due to the flaws in the investigation, the culprit was not given death sentence but life imprisonment.” Jail sentence was given. The victim’s family and all of us are really saddened that such a big case was not called the rarest case,” says Rekha Sharma, former head of the National Commission for Women.

RG car rape case live: Even if the case is the “rarest of the rare”, there should be room for improvement, argues the lawyer of the accused.

“Even though these are the rarest of cases, there should be room for reformation. The court has to show why the offender is not capable of reformation or rehabilitation… The public prosecutor has to present evidence and give reasons,” he said. Man is not capable of reformation and should be completely eliminated from society.

Direct hearing of RG Kar rape and murder case: Sealeda Civil and Criminal Court in Kolkata orders compensation to state. ₹17 lakh to the kin of the deceased doctor, PTI reported.

RG Kar rape and murder case hearing live: A Sealdah court has sentenced the convict to life imprisonment in the RG Kar rape and murder case, saying it was not the “rarest of crimes”.

The CBI had demanded death penalty for Roy.

RG Kar rape and murder case hearing live: The mother of the deceased doctor said she had faith in the judge before the verdict was announced at 2:45 pm.

“We will not allow the investigation to be suppressed, we will take away justice. My daughter will get justice from the people of the state, the people of the world, the people of the country and all those who are protesting. Take your question to the High Court and We will get the answer from the court, we trust the judge.

RG Kar rape and murder case hearing live: RG Kar case victim’s father, before the court pronounced the sentence, said, “He (accused Sanjay Roy) tried to speak on Saturday, the court told him We don’t know what he will say, he is a criminal, there are other people involved with him… he should get the harshest punishment.”

Sealdah court will sentence RG car case convict Sanjay Roy by 2.45 pm.

“Even if it is the rarest case, there should be scope for reformation. The court must show why the offender is not capable of reformation or rehabilitation… The public prosecutor must present evidence and give reasons why Why is that person not capable of reformation and should be completely removed from society,” said Sanjay Rai’s lawyer.

The lawyer for the victim’s family sought the death penalty as the maximum penalty for Roy.

Dr Tapan Pramanak of RG Kar Medical Hospital said multiple people were involved in the RG Kar rape and murder case and the probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was “absolutely futile”.

“I will welcome the verdict whether it is life imprisonment or hanging to death. According to the CBI investigation, Sanjay Rai is the real culprit but some CBI reports have come out through the media that 68 through CCTV. The activities were recorded but no one could be identified except Sanjay Roy.

However, he also said that he would welcome the verdict if it was life imprisonment or death by hanging.

“I told you the other day about the charges on which you have been convicted and the charges that have been proven against you,” the judge told Sanjay Roy.

Rai pleaded with the judge, saying, “I did nothing, neither rape nor murder. I am being lied to. You’ve seen everything. I am innocent. I have already told you that I was tortured. They made me sign whatever they wanted.

The CBI counsel sought death penalty.

The CBI court at Sealdah began its proceedings to award the quantum of punishment for convicting Sanjay Roy.

The judge is expected to let Roy plead his case and announce the sentence later.

On September 3, 2024, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the ‘Aprajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024.

The bill allows the death penalty for rapists if their actions cause the death of the victim or leave her in a vegetative state. For other rape convictions, the bill provides for life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

The bill now awaits the Governor’s assent to become law.

During a court hearing on Saturday, Roy pleaded not guilty and said he was being framed.

“I am innocent. I have a rudraksha necklace around my neck. If I had committed the crime, it would have exploded that day. I am being framed. The others who were there have not been questioned,” he said visibly agitated. Roy said, as his lawyer intervened to calm him down.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she would not comment until the court delivered its verdict.

“I have called for the death penalty before, but it depends on the judge how the case is framed,” he said.

While going to the court, the parents of the slain doctor said that they have faith in the judiciary to deliver justice.

The victim’s father said that we have faith in the judge.

However, the deceased doctor’s mother expressed disappointment with the CBI investigation, alleging that “other criminals involved in the crime were not brought to justice”.

“Only one person is not involved in the crime, yet the CBI has failed to catch others. Such criminals have no right to live if we want to prevent future crimes in the society,” the bereaved mother said. said

Amid tight security, Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was brought to a court here for sentencing on Monday. .

The Sealdah court has been strengthened with around 500 police personnel and authorities are leaving no stone unturned to prevent any untoward incident, police said.

“You are alleged to have assaulted, strangled and strangled the victim at RG Kar Hospital. You sexually assaulted her. Charges have been framed. Witnesses and documents are taken into consideration. After being held, the court finds you guilty,” Justice Anirban Das, Additional District and Sessions Judge, told Sanjay Roy in a packed room.

During a court hearing on Saturday, RG Kar rape and murder case convict Sanjay Roy maintained his innocence and alleged the involvement of an IPS officer in the crime.

Roy also alleged that he was being framed to protect other high-profile accused in the case. The judge informed Roy that he would be given an opportunity to make a statement before the quantum of punishment is announced on Monday.