Under which Sections has Sanjay Roy been convicted?

On Saturday, Sanjay Roy was convicted by Judge Anirban Das for the rape and murder of a young doctor. The court’s decision followed an in-depth investigation, including mobile tower data and forensic evidence collected from the crime scene. Roy’s involvement in the crime was proven beyond doubt, and the court found him guilty under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. The final sentencing will take place on Monday, where the court will decide whether the punishment will be the death penalty, life imprisonment, or a fixed-term sentence.

Roy was convicted under BNS Section 64, which pertains to the crime of rape. This section mandates a minimum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment for the convicted individual. The section also provides for the possibility of life imprisonment, depending on the nature of the offense. Additionally, the court can impose a fine on the accused. The conviction under this section highlights the seriousness with which the Indian legal system treats sexual assault.

Alongside the rape conviction, Roy was found guilty under BNS Section 66, which deals with cases where the victim dies or is left incapacitated due to the rape. This section mandates a minimum of 20 years’ imprisonment for those convicted under it. In cases where the victim's death results from the sexual assault, the accused may face life imprisonment. The court also retains the discretion to impose a harsher penalty, including the death penalty, if the circumstances warrant such a decision.

Furthermore, Roy was convicted under BNS Section 103(1), which covers murder charges. This section provides for severe punishment, including the death penalty or life imprisonment, for those convicted of taking another person’s life. In this case, the victim's death was a direct result of the assault, and the court has the authority to impose the maximum penalty based on the severity of the crime.

Judge Anirban Das clarified that the minimum punishment Roy could face is 10 years in prison, with the possibility of a death sentence. The court's final decision on sentencing will be announced on Monday. The ruling follows a detailed assessment of the charges and evidence presented in the case, with the severity of the crime influencing the potential for the death penalty or life imprisonment.