A court in India on Monday sentenced a man to life in prison for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata. The killer, Sanjay Roy, had been identified through CCTV footage and was linked to the crime by police after he claimed that his confessions were obtained through force.
The case sparked widespread outrage and protests across the city, with thousands of doctors going on strike to demand better working conditions and safer environments for women. The victim’s family and politicians alike called for a death penalty, but the court ruled that Roy’s crimes did not meet the “rarest of the rare” standard used to justify capital punishment.
The sentencing has left many feeling that partial justice has been done, with some accusing corruption and cover-ups within the medical college and police department. The case is seen as a chilling example of India’s ongoing struggle to ensure safety for women.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/business/india-doctor-rape-sentence.html