Headline
Sanjoy Roy in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case convicted by the Kolkata Session Court.
Summary
A sessions court in Kolkata discovered Sanjoy Roy guilty of doing rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in August 2024. The hearing related to the sentence is scheduled for Monday. The court leaned on DNA evidence connecting Sanjoy Roy to the crime.
Key Facts
- Case Name: RG Kar Rape-Murder Case
- Judge Name: Anirban Das
- Incident Date: August 2024
- Victim: Trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College
- DNA evidence confirmed the involvement of Sanjoy Roy.
- Maximum sentence: Death penalty; Minimum: Life imprisonment.
Legal Insights
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) handled the investigation after the Calcutta High Court transferred the case from the West Bengal CID.
- The Supreme Court of India tracked the case to make sure of the safety of workplace guidelines for doctors.
Impact
The case sparked protests across the whole nation ,demanding justice and stronger safety for the workplace for healthcare workers.
Why It Matters:
This verdict of the Kolkata Session Court showed the significance of forensic evidence in securing convictions and highlights the requirement for stricter measures against workplace crimes.
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