'I Wear A Roodraksh': How Sanjay Roy Pleaded 'Not Guilty' In RG Kar Doctor Rape & Murder Case

RG Kar Rape & Murder Case Verdict: Accused Sanjay Roy has been convicted in the Kolkata rape & murder case. He would now either get life imprisonment or be hanged till death.

RG Kar Rape & Murder Case Verdict: Civic volunteer Sanjay Roy has been convicted of sexually assaulting and killing a junior doctor.

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Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the Kolkata RG Kar doctor's rape and murder, has been convicted of the crimes that occurred on August 9. The case was heard in the court of Justice Anirban Das. High drama unfolded during the hearing at Sealdah Court on Saturday.

Justice Anirban Das said: "You have been found guilty of murdering and sexually assaulting a woman doctor on duty. You may be awarded life imprisonment or capital punishment." 

To this, Sanjay Roy said: "I am not guilty. I have been framed." However, Justice Das was not convinced. He said: "You have been found guilty as per the evidence presented before this court. You will have to accept the punishment."

Sanjay Roy then said: "I only said what the IPS officers asked me to say... I wear a Roodraksh mala (necklace). If I am lying and indeed commit the crime, why did the Roodraksh not fall off? Please listen to me. I said what the IPS officers told me to."

The judge was unmoved and said: "We shall listen to what you have to say on Monday. The punishment will also be pronounced the same day."

Even when he was being escorted back to the jail, he was seen behaving aggressively.

BNS Sections, Under Which Sanjoy Roy Was Convicted In The RG Kar Rape & Murder Case

Sanjay Roy was convicted under sections 64, 66, and 103 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.

Whoever commits rape shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than ten years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.

Section 66 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) deals with the punishment for causing death or resulting in a persistent vegetative state of a victim.

Section 103 states that a person who commits murder may be sentenced to death or life imprisonment, and may also be fined.

Thus, the hearing on Monday would either send Sajay Roy to prison for the remainder of his life or to the gallows.