Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:25am on 20 Jan 2025,Monday India
Sanjay Roy, convicted for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Sealdah court on January 20, 2025. Roy, a former civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, was found guilty under Sections 64, 66, and 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The victim's family had sought the death penalty, expressing dissatisfaction with the investigation, while Roy’s lawyer argued for reform and rehabilitation. The body of the doctor was discovered on August 9, 2024, sparking national protests.
