RG Kar verdict: Why isn’t it rarest of rare crime, ask parents, slam investigation

The decision to spare Sanjay Roy the death penalty in a harrowing case of rape and murder in Kolkata has sparked widespread anger, with the victim's family and community members accusing investigative agencies of leniency. Critics argue that this leniency signals a dangerous tolerance towards violent crime, demanding a reassessment of the judicial approach to what many see as clear-cut cases for the death penalty. This case raises serious concerns about the justice system's commitment to deterring heinous crimes and protecting society's most vulnerable.

In the wake of Sanjay Roy's life sentence for his role in a horrific rape-and-murder case in Kolkata, the victim's parents, alongside supporters, are questioning the efficacy of the criminal justice system. Critics suggest that the failure to classify the crime as 'rarest of rare' undermines the serious nature of gender-based violence and highlights systemic flaws in addressing such atrocities. Advocates are now pushing for comprehensive reforms to ensure stricter penalties for violent crimes against women, emphasizing the need for a justice system that supports victims and holds perpetrators accountable to the fullest extent.