RG Kar case: Calcutta HC allows fresh CBI questioning of Sanjoy Roy, says ‘may possess more information’
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Calcutta High Court authorized the CBI to re-interrogate Sanjoy Roy, convicted in the RG Kar rape and murder case. The court directed fresh questioning based on additional affidavits from the victim's parents, who claim multiple individuals were involved. A forensic expert's opinion and DNA evidence concerns were raised. The CBI will submit its response by May 12. Roy was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment on January 20, 2025.
Key Entities
Calcutta High CourtCBISanjoy RoyRG Kar Medical CollegeVictim's parentsJustice Rajasekhar ManthaJustice Rai ChattopadhyayWest Bengal Police