Court to Announce Sentence for Sanjay Roy in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case

GG News Bureau
Kolkata, 20th Jan. 
The sentencing of Sanjay Roy, convicted in the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, will be announced today by a Kolkata court. The verdict will decide if he faces life imprisonment or the death penalty.

Key Points:

  1. Conviction: Sanjay Roy was found guilty on Saturday under Sections 64 (rape), 66 (causing death or vegetative state), and 103(1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
  2. Possible Sentences:
    • Section 66 allows a minimum of 20 years imprisonment, extendable to life or death.
    • Section 103(1) provides for life imprisonment or the death penalty.
    • Section 64 ensures a jail term of no less than 10 years, which can extend to life imprisonment.
  3. Hearing Timeline: Sanjay Roy’s statement will be recorded at 12:30 PM today, followed by the court’s decision on his sentence.
  4. Case Details: The crime occurred on August 9, 2024, when the 31-year-old doctor was sexually assaulted and strangled in a seminar room of the hospital.
  5. Investigation Transfer: Initially handled by the Kolkata Police, the investigation was transferred to the CBI by the Calcutta High Court.
  6. Judgment Criticism: Judge Anirban Das has reportedly criticized lapses by both police and hospital authorities in the case.
  7. Public Outrage: The crime triggered nationwide protests, demanding justice for the victim and accountability from authorities.
  8. Convict’s Reaction: Sanjay Roy, a former civic volunteer, claimed he was framed.
  9. Victim’s Family Response: The doctor’s parents expressed gratitude to the court, seeing the conviction as a step toward justice.
  10. Family of the Convict: Sanjay Roy’s sister stated they will not challenge the conviction and apologized to the victim’s family.

The incident has not only shaken the medical community but also sparked broader discussions on safety, institutional accountability, and the role of law enforcement in preventing such tragedies. The nation now awaits the court’s decision on Roy’s fate.

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