Nation rejoices as SC upholds death sentence in 'barbaric' Nirbhaya case

DN Bureau

Supreme Court upheld the earlier order of death sentence to four convicts in Nirbhaya case. Some prominent figures reacted on the verdict.

Nirbhaya case
Nirbhaya case


New Delhi: Delivering justice after five long years of wait, the Supreme Court on Friday ,while upholding its earlier order of death sentence to four convicts in the December 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case, termed the brutal incident as 'barbaric'.


Here are some responses of the prominent figures on Nirbhaya Verdict:

AP Singh, Lawyer of convicts


AP Singh, Lawyer of convicts: Justice not done, we will file review petition after reading the order.

 

Deependra Pathak,Delhi Police Spokesperson


Deependra Pathak,Delhi Police Spokesperson: Delhi Police's investigation stands vindicated, its an important verdict.

 

Brinda Karat,CPIM


Brinda Karat,CPIM: In principle I am against death penalty, but this was such a heinous crime that strictest punishment was needed.

Asha Devi, victim’s mother


Asha Devi, victim’s mother: My daughter has got justice.

 

Badri Singh, victim's father


Badri Singh, victim's father: It took time, but justice has been served now.

 

Maneka Gandhi,Union Minister


Maneka Gandhi,Union Minister: I am happy that the verdict has been upheld though I wish it had come sooner. (With ANI inputs)

 










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