Kolkata Court Convicts Sanjay Roy in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case

Sanjay Roy, the main suspect in the August 9 rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at the article Medical College and Hospital, was found guilty under three sections of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), according to lawyers.

Anirban Das, the additional district and session judge, delivered the verdict at 3:00 p.m. in a crowded courtroom, stating that the quantum of punishment would be released on Monday. “The minimum penalty for your crime is life imprisonment, and the maximum punishment is a death sentence,” Recharge told Roy, who claimed innocence.

What penalty will Sanjay Roy receive?

According to Partha Sarathi Dutta, the lawyer of the central bureau of investigation, which investigated the incident, Sanjoy Roy was found guilty under sections 66 (rape), 64 (causing injury resulting and death), and 103 (1) (Murder) of the BNS.

A 31-year-old trainee doctor was allegedly raped and killed. Her body was discovered on august 9 in the seminar room of RG Kar medical College and hospital.

Who is the accused in the RG Kar doctor rape and murder case?

Sanjay Roy, a volunteer at the hospital was detained in connection with the incident. He has denied any accusations.

Key Points

• On august 9 2024, a 31-year-old trainee doctor was discovered dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar medical College and hospital in Kolkata. The trainee doctor was allegedly murdered after being raped.
• Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata police, was detained on August 10. After authorities identified him using a Bluetooth earphone set found near the victim’s body. Sanjay Roy is shown on CCTV footage entering the seminar venue with the gadget around his neck.
• The crimes sparked widespread indignation and long-running protests by junior doctors in Kolkata and nationwide. They keep on demanding justice for the victim and stronger security measures in state-run institutions.
• The judgement in the case will be given by additional district and session judge Anirban Das. 57 days after the trial begin. The in camera trial begin on November 12 and included 50 witnesses. The hearing in the case ended on January 9.