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RG Kar Rape And Murder Case Live: No Death Penalty For Convict Sanjay Roy

The Sealdah Sessions Court on Monday, January 20, will pronounce sentence to the convict, Sanjay Roy, in the heinous rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor who met her death at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in December last year. Roy was convicted by Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das on January 18, 2025.

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The incident, which occurred on August 9, 2024, sparked widespread outrage across India. The young doctor was found dead in a seminar room at the hospital, triggering widespread protests by junior doctors for justice and proper security arrangements at government hospitals. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which took over the case after the trial, has asked for “maximum punishment” for Roy. He is accused of rape and murder. The court is likely to award a death sentence or life imprisonment.

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Jan 20, 2025 17:55 IST

Congress Leader Salman Khurshid Welcomes Justice in RG Kar Case

Congress leader Salman Khurshid praised the quick investigation and timely judgment in the RG Kar rape-murder case, emphasizing that it sends a strong message to criminals.

Jan 20, 2025 17:48 IST

Junior Doctors in West Bengal Protest Life Sentence for RG Kar Rape-Murder Convict, Demand Stricter Punishment

Junior doctors in West Bengal protested outside Sealdah Court on Monday, voicing their dissatisfaction with the life imprisonment sentence handed to Sanjay Roy, the convict in the RG Kar rape-murder case.

Jan 20, 2025 15:08 IST

Court Orders ₹17 Lakh Compensation to Victim's Family in RG Kar Rape and Murder Case

The Sealdah civil and criminal court in Kolkata has directed the state to pay ₹17 lakh as compensation to the family of the deceased doctor in the RG Kar rape and murder case, as reported by PTI.

Jan 20, 2025 14:57 IST

Victim's Family Declines Compensation

The family of the victim of the RG Kar murder and rape case says, 'We don't want compensation.'

Jan 20, 2025 14:55 IST

The judge says, "This is not the rarest of the rare cases."

Anirban Das, the Additional District and Sessions Judge of Sealdah court, ruled that the RG Kar rape and murder case does not fall under the "rarest of rare" category, opposing the CBI's request for the death penalty.

Jan 20, 2025 14:51 IST

No Death Penalty For Sanjay Roy

No Death Penalty for RG Kar Rape And Murder Convict Sanjay Roy. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Jan 20, 2025 14:51 IST

Sentencing Proceedings Resume After Lunch

The sentencing for the convict in the RG Kar rape and murder case will be pronounced shortly, as court proceedings have resumed after lunch.

Jan 20, 2025 13:29 IST

Victim's Family Lawyer Demands Death Sentence for Sanjay Roy

The lawyer representing the family of the victim in the RG Kar rape and murder case has called for the death sentence as the maximum punishment for Sanjay Roy. "I want death sentence as maximum punishment," they said.

Jan 20, 2025 13:25 IST

Judge Orders Courtroom Evacuation; Session to Resume at 2:45 PM

The judge presiding over the RG Kar rape and murder case has ordered the evacuation of the courtroom ahead of the sentencing hearing. In a brief statement, the judge instructed all individuals to vacate the premises. The court will sit again at 2:45.

Jan 20, 2025 13:21 IST

Sanjay Roy's Lawyers Plead Against Death Penalty

Lawyers representing Sanjay Roy, convicted in the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, have pleaded against the death penalty. Sanjay Roy in his defence said,  "I have not done anything, neither rape nor murder. I am being falsely implicated. You have seen everything. I am innocent. I already told you that I was tortured. They made me sign whatever they wanted."

Jan 20, 2025 13:20 IST

CBI Calls RG Kar Case "Rarest of Rare," Demands Stronger Punishment

The CBI has described the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital as "the rarest of rare" crimes. In its statement, the CBI emphasized that the doctor, who was on duty at the time, was not just a family member lost but a valuable member of society. The agency has called for stronger punishment for the convict Sanjay Roy, highlighting the severity of the crime.

Jan 20, 2025 13:16 IST

Convict Sanjay Roy to Be Sentenced Today in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case

Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, was brought to Sealdah Court today. The court will announce the quantum of his sentence after convicting him on January 18, 2025. Roy faces charges of rape and murder, with potential sentences ranging from life imprisonment to the death penalty. The case has sparked widespread outrage and protests, with calls for justice from the victim’s family and junior doctors across the region.  

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