<p>The Indian Supreme Court on Friday (Jul 19) dismissed the bail plea filed by two of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case.&nbsp;Radheyshyam Bhagwandas and Rajubhai Babulal, convicted of raping Bano and killing her family during the 2022 Gujarat riots, had moved the petition in the top court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the apex court and its single bench of Justice Sanjiv Khanna simply refused to entertain the plea stating it was not 'maintainable'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What is this plea... how is it even maintainable? Absolutely misconceived. How can we sit on appeal in PIL (public interest litigation)," declared Justice&nbsp;Khanna.</p>

<p>"There are two judgments. Earlier judgment (the May ruling) was considered in the second (the January verdict) under Article 32 (which gives every individual the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights).&nbsp;We are not sitting in appeal," the court added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, both convicts had moved to the SC in March, contending that its January 8 verdict cancelling remission of their sentence was "in the teeth" of a 2002 Constitution bench order.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Who is Bilkis Bano?</strong></h2>

<p>Bilkis Bano was a resident of the western Indian state of Gujarat, who akin to numerous others, was attempting to flee the state during the 2002 riots. She was only 21 years old and five months pregnant when she was gang-raped while attempting to escape from her village.</p>

<p>She was&nbsp;hiding in a field with several other family members and her three-year-old daughter on March 3, 2002, when they were attacked by a mob of 20-30 men with sickles, swords, and clubs. As many as 14 members of her family died in the attack, including her baby but Bano survived as she lost consciousness and her attackers left, believing she was dead.</p>

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<p>Due to the awful nature of the crime&nbsp;and the indignation that ensued, the SC ordered a CBI investigation, and 11 of Bilkis Bano's assailants were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the heinous act.</p>

<p>However, on Independence Day (August 15) in 2022, the Gujarat government, under its remission programme, released the 11 rapists. Their release triggered a wave of condemnation from the opposition, activists as well as the civil society.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian Supreme Court on Friday (Jul 19) dismissed the bail plea filed by two of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case. Radheyshyam Bhagwandas and Rajubhai Babulal, convicted of raping Bano and killing her family during the 2022 Gujarat riots, had moved the petition in the top court.

The Indian Supreme Court on Friday (Jul 19) dismissed the bail plea filed by two of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case. Radheyshyam Bhagwandas and Rajubhai Babulal, convicted of raping Bano and killing her family during the 2022 Gujarat riots, had moved the petition in the top court. However, the apex court and its single bench of Justice Sanjiv Khanna simply refused to entertain the plea stating it was not 'maintainable'. "What is this plea... how is it even maintainable? Absolutely misconceived. How can we sit on appeal in PIL (public interest litigation)," declared Justice Khanna. "There are two judgments. Earlier judgment (the May ruling) was considered in the second (the January verdict) under Article 32 (which gives every individual the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights). We are not sitting in appeal," the court added. Notably, both convicts had moved to the SC in March, contending that its January 8 verdict cancelling remission of their sentence was "in the teeth" of a 2002 Constitution bench order. Watch | UK teen virtually 'gang-raped' in metaverse, police probe underway × Who is Bilkis Bano? Bilkis Bano was a resident of the western Indian state of Gujarat, who akin to numerous others, was attempting to flee the state during the 2002 riots. She was only 21 years old and five months pregnant when she was gang-raped while attempting to escape from her village. She was hiding in a field with several other family members and her three-year-old daughter on March 3, 2002, when they were attacked by a mob of 20-30 men with sickles, swords, and clubs. As many as 14 members of her family died in the attack, including her baby but Bano survived as she lost consciousness and her attackers left, believing she was dead. Also read | Who is Bilkis Bano? All you need to know Due to the awful nature of the crime and the indignation that ensued, the SC ordered a CBI investigation, and 11 of Bilkis Bano's assailants were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the heinous act. However, on Independence Day (August 15) in 2022, the Gujarat government, under its remission programme, released the 11 rapists. Their release triggered a wave of condemnation from the opposition, activists as well as the civil society. (With inputs from agencies)

'What is this plea...': SC refuses to entertain bail petition of Bilkis Bano's rapists

<p>The Supreme Court told Gujarat riot victim&nbsp;Bilkis Bano on Monday that, if she wanted, she could seek higher compensation from the state government.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The court also asked the Gujarat government for a detailed reply -- on what action has been taken against the Gujarat Police -- within four weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Gujarat Police had refused to file an FIR&nbsp;when Bano -- she had been gang-raped, and 14 members of her family were killed -- approached them.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bano had finally had to approach the National Human Rights Commission and the Supreme Court.</p>

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<p>Bano and her family had been attempting to escape a mob on March 3, 2002.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bano was five months pregnant at the time, and had her two-year-old daughter with her. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Bano was gang-raped and 14 members of her family killed -- including her mother and her daughter.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bano was 19 at the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Supreme Court had earlier ordered a CBI probe into the matter.</p>

<p>The case was shifted from Gujarat to Maharashtra because Bano and her family were receiving constant threats.&nbsp;</p>

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Bano had been gang-raped during the Gujarat riots and 14 members of her family killed

The Supreme Court told Gujarat riot victim Bilkis Bano on Monday that, if she wanted, she could seek higher compensation from the state government. Bilkis Bano gangrape case: SC asks the petitioner to file a special leave petition (SLP) if they want compensation to be hiked — ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2017 × The court also asked the Gujarat government for a detailed reply -- on what action has been taken against the Gujarat Police -- within four weeks. The Gujarat Police had refused to file an FIR when Bano -- she had been gang-raped, and 14 members of her family were killed -- approached them. Bano had finally had to approach the National Human Rights Commission and the Supreme Court. Bilkis Bano gangrape case: Supreme Court sought a detailed reply from the Gujarat government within four weeks — ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2017 × Bano and her family had been attempting to escape a mob on March 3, 2002. Bano was five months pregnant at the time, and had her two-year-old daughter with her. Bano was gang-raped and 14 members of her family killed -- including her mother and her daughter. Bano was 19 at the time. The Supreme Court had earlier ordered a CBI probe into the matter. The case was shifted from Gujarat to Maharashtra because Bano and her family were receiving constant threats.

SC tells Gujarat riots victim Bilkis Bano she can claim higher compensation from state govt

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'What is this plea...': SC refuses to entertain bail petition of Bilkis Bano's rapists

SC tells Gujarat riots victim Bilkis Bano she can claim higher compensation from state govt