Calcutta High Court rejected West Bengal government’s appeal challenging the life term till death sentence of Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, but accepted a similar plea by the CBI. The court stated that as the central agency conducted the investigation, only the CBI has the authority to appeal against the sentence, not the state government. CBI sought enhancement of punishment for Roy, who was found guilty of rape, causing death, and murder under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and was sentenced to life imprisonment with fines.
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Monsoon session: Parliament to debate Operation Sindoor; after washout week, top guns to face off
NEW DELHI: Following a week of disruptions, Parliament's Monsoon session will feature a 16-hour debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, with top ministers from the NDA and opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi clashing over national security and foreign policy. The discussions may extend beyond the scheduled time, while unresolved issues such as the electoral rolls in Bihar remain contentious points for the opposition. Want More Context? 🔎
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