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Protestors demand a wider investigation into the police after a court sentenced Sanjay Roy, a police volunteer, to life in prison in the rape and killing of trainee doctor last year, in Kolkata, India, January 20, 2025
AN INDIAN court sentenced a police volunteer to life in prison today after finding him guilty of the rape and killing of a trainee doctor last summer.
The crime sparked nationwide protests over inadequate safety for women and led to a speedy trial in the country’s slow-moving justice system.
Sanjay Roy, who has consistently maintained his innocence, can appeal in a higher court against his conviction.
Legal frameworks designed to safeguard women are too often weaponised against them, reinforcing male power and entrenching injustice. The FiLiA Ending MVAWG Team highlight some of the issues
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