The Calcutta High Court on Friday admitted the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal challenging the life imprisonment sentence awarded to Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. However, the court rejected the West Bengal government’s appeal seeking capital punishment for Roy.
A division bench of the High Court heard the appeals filed by both the CBI and the state government. While the CBI sought a stricter sentence, the state government pushed for the death penalty, arguing that the heinous nature of the crime warranted it. The trial court had earlier sentenced Roy to life imprisonment until death for the brutal rape and murder of a woman at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in 2016.
The case, which shocked the nation, involved the rape and murder of a 22-year-old woman who was admitted to the hospital for treatment. The incident sparked widespread outrage and led to demands for stricter punishment for the accused.
The High Court’s decision to admit the CBI’s appeal opens a new chapter in the legal battle, with the agency seeking enhanced punishment for Roy. Meanwhile, the rejection of the state’s plea highlights the judicial system’s cautious approach to capital punishment.
The next hearing is expected to focus on the CBI’s arguments for a stricter sentence, while Roy’s defense will likely emphasize the trial court’s original verdict.
Source: Web Team, C6N
