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CBI Challenges Sealdah Court's Life Sentence in RG Kar Rape and Murder Case

Kolkata, India — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking to challenge the life sentence handed to convict Sanjay Roy in the high-profile RG Kar trainee doctor rape and murder case. The case will be heard on Monday by a division bench led by Justice Debangsu Basak


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On January 20, the Sealdah court sentenced Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The victim was found dead in the seminar hall of the hospital on August 9 of the previous year, leading to Roy’s arrest within 24 hours. Despite the severity of the crime, the Sealdah court did not impose the death penalty, ruling that the case did not meet the criteria of being the "rarest of rare."

In its appeal, the CBI, represented by Deputy Solicitor General Rajdeep Majumdar, argued that the sentence was inadequate given the gravity of the crime. The central agency, which led the investigation, asserted its right to challenge the lower court’s decision on grounds of the insufficiency of the sentence. Majumdar also contested the state government’s concurrent appeal, stressing that it was the prosecuting agency’s prerogative to file such an appeal.

The High Court, while admitting the CBI’s plea, has indicated that it will also consider the appeals of the victim’s family and the convict, who will be represented by their respective legal counsel. The West Bengal government, in its own appeal, contends that a life sentence until death is insufficient for the crime committed by Roy.

The case has drawn significant public attention due to its disturbing nature, with the state government and the CBI both seeking stronger punitive measures for Roy. The Calcutta High Court’s decision on the appeals is eagerly awaited as it could set a significant precedent for similar cases in the future.mini

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