Convict Sanjoy Roy’s quantum of punishment to be pronounced at 2.45 pm

The Sealdaha Court proceedings were adjourned until 2:45 pm on Monday to announce the verdict in the Kolkata RG Kar doctor rape and murder case. As the sentencing of convict Sanjoy Roy took place on Monday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) urged the court to impose the death penalty. During the hearing, the CBI referred to Supreme Court guidelines on awarding the death penalty and emphasized the severity of the crime. The victim was a young doctor who had been on duty for 36 hours. The CBI described the crime as one of the “rarest of rare” cases, noting that the victim had been in the hospital to assist patients. The CBI argued that the crime was so serious that it warranted the death penalty, aiming to set a precedent and restore public confidence in society.

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Kolkata Court RG Kar Doctor Case Quantum of Judgement Today Live Updates: 

Roy was found guilty of rape and murder by a special court on Saturday, nearly six months after his arrest. The judge suggested that the sentence could either be life imprisonment or the death penalty, considering the seriousness of the crime. However, junior doctors at RG Kar Hospital, where the victim had been a trainee, expressed their dissatisfaction with the ruling. They pointed out unresolved issues and the lack of action against other potential suspects, calling for a more in-depth investigation into the case, including examining the motive and the involvement of others.

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What is the R G Kar rape-murder case:

Roy was convicted of rape and murder by a special court on Saturday, nearly six months after his arrest. The judge indicated that the punishment could range from life imprisonment to the death penalty, given the gravity of the crime. However, junior doctors at RG Kar Hospital, where the victim had been a trainee, expressed their dissatisfaction with the verdict. They highlighted unresolved matters and the failure to take action against other possible suspects, demanding a more thorough investigation into the case, including probing the motive and the potential involvement of others.