Sealdah Court Sentences Sanjay Roy to Life Imprisonment in RG Kar Case; Legal Dispute Continues in High Court

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, January 28, 2025, Kolkata :  In a significant development, Judge Anirban Das of the Sealdah Court has sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death following his conviction in the RG Kar case. Despite widespread public outcry calling for the maximum punishment, the judge’s ruling emphasized that the crime did not meet the criteria for the "rarest of rare" category, a point which became a key issue during the trial.

The case has since been challenged by the state in the High Court. During Monday's proceedings, it was revealed that Sanjay Roy had expressed a desire not to have lawyer Yash represent him in the ongoing appeal. Justice Debangshu Basak informed the court that the case would continue with Legal Aid representation. The government's lawyer, Debashis Roy, confirmed that Sanjay had written to the jail authorities, indicating his wish to dismiss Yash from his defense team.

Lawyer Yash, in response, informed the court that Sanjay wished to convey more, but was not permitted to speak. To this, the judge remarked pointedly, “But where you are not wanted as an accused, what else is there?” The judge’s comment underscored the decision that the request for a new legal representative would not be entertained at this stage, further complicating the legal proceedings surrounding the case.

As the case moves forward, it continues to capture public attention, with ongoing legal debates and uncertainty surrounding Sanjay Roy's defense.