20 Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Lynching in Assam
Abhi-Neel lynching: 20 get life term in Assam
The Economic Times
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In a significant ruling, the Nagaon District and Sessions Court in Assam sentenced 20 individuals to life imprisonment for their roles in the mob lynching of two youths, Nilotpal Das and Abhijit Nath. The families of the victims expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict, seeking a harsher punishment.
- 0120 individuals sentenced to life imprisonment for lynching two youths in Assam.
- 02The court's decision comes after an eight-year wait for justice.
- 03Victims' families are considering appealing for a harsher sentence.
- 0425 other accused were acquitted in the case.
- 05Each convict was fined ₹20,000 (approximately $240 USD).
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The Nagaon District and Sessions Court in Assam has sentenced 20 individuals to life imprisonment under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for their involvement in the mob lynching of Nilotpal Das and Abhijit Nath. This verdict follows a lengthy legal battle lasting eight years, during which the court convicted 20 of the 45 accused while acquitting 25 others. Each convict was also fined ₹20,000 (approximately $240 USD). Family members of the victims expressed their dissatisfaction with the ruling, feeling that the case warranted the death penalty. They plan to consult their lawyers about potentially appealing the decision in the High Court, emphasizing their belief that the crime met the criteria for a 'rarest of rare' case.
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The verdict reflects ongoing concerns about mob violence in India and the justice system's handling of such cases.
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