A local court in India's Kolkata Saturday (Jan 18) found the main accused Sanjoy Roy guilty in the RG Kar rape-murder case. The court added the quantum of punishment will be announced on Monday (Jan 20).
The court ruled that forensic reports pointed to Roy's involvement in the rape and murder of trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar hospital.
The rape case, which happened in August 2024, sparked massive outrage across the country, with the High Court of West Bengal state transferring the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation, which filed its chargesheet before the sessions court.&nbsp;
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The Additional District and Sessions Court in Sealdah convicted Roy under charges of rape, murder, and causing death under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
<h2>What did the judge say?</h2>
Elaborating on the judgement, the additional district and sessions judge said: &ldquo;And the way you throttled the victim, you can be given death or imprisonment".
&ldquo;The quantum will be given on Monday. My observation by the evidence given by the CBI . You are sent to jail today," the judge added.
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Notably, Roy had initially confessed to the crime but later said he was being framed and was innocent. &ldquo;I have been falsely implicated. I have not done this. Those who have done so are being let go. One IPS is involved,&rdquo; he was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>CBI's chargesheet</h2>
The CBI in its 45-page chargesheet had said in October last year that the victim's blood was found on Roy's jeans and shoes. "His hair and a Bluetooth earpiece that synced with his cellphone were also found from the crime scene," the chargesheet noted
(With inputs from agencies)

India news | The rape case, which happened in August 2024, sparked massive outrage across the country, with the High Court of West Bengal state transferring the matter to CBI.

A local court in India's Kolkata Saturday (Jan 18) found the main accused Sanjoy Roy guilty in the RG Kar rape-murder case. The court added the quantum of punishment will be announced on Monday (Jan 20). The court ruled that forensic reports pointed to Roy's involvement in the rape and murder of trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar hospital. The rape case, which happened in August 2024, sparked massive outrage across the country, with the High Court of West Bengal state transferring the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation, which filed its chargesheet before the sessions court. Also read: India: SC to hear plea by Atul Subhash's mother seeking custody of his minor son on Jan 20 The Additional District and Sessions Court in Sealdah convicted Roy under charges of rape, murder, and causing death under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). What did the judge say? Elaborating on the judgement, the additional district and sessions judge said: “And the way you throttled the victim, you can be given death or imprisonment". “The quantum will be given on Monday. My observation by the evidence given by the CBI . You are sent to jail today," the judge added. Also read: 'Snatch justice if necessary': Father of RG Kar victim says 'will not beg', ahead of final verdict Notably, Roy had initially confessed to the crime but later said he was being framed and was innocent. “I have been falsely implicated. I have not done this. Those who have done so are being let go. One IPS is involved,” he was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. CBI's chargesheet The CBI in its 45-page chargesheet had said in October last year that the victim's blood was found on Roy's jeans and shoes. "His hair and a Bluetooth earpiece that synced with his cellphone were also found from the crime scene," the chargesheet noted (With inputs from agencies)

RG Kar case verdict: Main accused Sanjoy Roy found guilty of raping, murdering doctor

The Indian government has told a court that its federal ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes implies that their use is also prohibited, legal documents seen by Reuters showed, in a further clampdown on the devices.

Citing health risks, India in September banned the import, manufacture, sale, advertisement, storage and distribution of e-cigarettes, dashing future plans of companies such as US-based Juul Labs and Philip Morris International.

India's decision, however, did not ban the use of such devices outright, and a senior Health Ministry official told Reuters after the announcement that e-cigarette use would not be barred.

However, in a November 5 filing in a Kolkata court, where the government is defending two legal challenges against the ban, the ministry said it was "completely baseless" to say only the sale and manufacture of e-cigarettes and vaping devices was barred, and not use.

"The ordinance is aimed at banning the product. Once the import, production, manufacture, distribution and storage of e-cigarettes is prohibited, it is implied that the use of e-cigarettes is also prohibited," said the court filing, which has been reviewed by Reuters and has not been made public.

The Health Ministry official said on Monday the court document was "factually correct", without giving further details due to the court proceedings.

The official added the authorities would not take action against the "personal use" of e-cigarettes.

The filing, however, has unnerved users, who argue against the ban and say they fear police action if they continue using the devices.

"This filing goes against the Health Ministry's announcements that personal use is not banned," said Samrat Chowdhery of Association of Vapers India. He added India should add a clause to its ban order to exclude personal use.

India banned the sale of e-cigarettes as it fears they could lead to increased nicotine addiction. Advocates for e-cigarettes say vaping is far less harmful than smoking tobacco.

India's 106 million adult smokers, second only to China, make it an attractive market for companies such as Juul, which had plans to launch its device in the country.

"As Juul, an e-cigarette giant, was entering India and would flood the Indian markets (the ban order) became all the more imminent and necessary," the Health Ministry said in one of its court filings.

The Indian government has told a court that its federal ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes implies that their use is also prohibited, legal documents seen by Reuters showed, in a further clampdown on the devices.

The Indian government has told a court that its federal ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes implies that their use is also prohibited, legal documents seen by Reuters showed, in a further clampdown on the devices. Citing health risks, India in September banned the import, manufacture, sale, advertisement, storage and distribution of e-cigarettes, dashing future plans of companies such as US-based Juul Labs and Philip Morris International. India's decision, however, did not ban the use of such devices outright, and a senior Health Ministry official told Reuters after the announcement that e-cigarette use would not be barred. However, in a November 5 filing in a Kolkata court, where the government is defending two legal challenges against the ban, the ministry said it was "completely baseless" to say only the sale and manufacture of e-cigarettes and vaping devices was barred, and not use. "The ordinance is aimed at banning the product. Once the import, production, manufacture, distribution and storage of e-cigarettes is prohibited, it is implied that the use of e-cigarettes is also prohibited," said the court filing, which has been reviewed by Reuters and has not been made public. The Health Ministry official said on Monday the court document was "factually correct", without giving further details due to the court proceedings. The official added the authorities would not take action against the "personal use" of e-cigarettes. The filing, however, has unnerved users, who argue against the ban and say they fear police action if they continue using the devices. "This filing goes against the Health Ministry's announcements that personal use is not banned," said Samrat Chowdhery of Association of Vapers India. He added India should add a clause to its ban order to exclude personal use. India banned the sale of e-cigarettes as it fears they could lead to increased nicotine addiction. Advocates for e-cigarettes say vaping is far less harmful than smoking tobacco. India's 106 million adult smokers, second only to China, make it an attractive market for companies such as Juul, which had plans to launch its device in the country. "As Juul, an e-cigarette giant, was entering India and would flood the Indian markets (the ban order) became all the more imminent and necessary," the Health Ministry said in one of its court filings.

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RG Kar case verdict: Main accused Sanjoy Roy found guilty of raping, murdering doctor

India says e-cigarette ban implies use of devices also prohibited