Death sentence to Nirbhaya convicts: Who said what?

22:56 January 07

Execution of convicts will be 'real tribute' to Nirbhaya, says then SIT Chief who probed case

The execution of all four convicts in 2012 gang-rape and murder case will be a real tribute to Nirbhaya, according to Pramod Kushwaha, the then chief of special investigation team (SIT) which probed the gruesome incident.

"It will be a real tribute to Nirbhaya when these convicts are hanged. This judgment will act as a deterrent and nobody will dare to commit such a crime in future... It will be a matter of happiness when the sentence reaches its logical end," Kushwaha said.

He said that the members of the SIT did their best and different levels of judiciary appreciated the effort of the investigation team.

22:21 January 07

Similar cases should be dealt with in the same manner: CPI(M) leader

Hours after a Delhi court pronounced death penalty to the four accused in the Nirbhaya case, Communist Party of India (Marxist) welcomed the verdict.

Speaking to ETV Bharat, senior CPI(M) leader and former MP Hannan Mollah said, "We welcome the verdict. We believe this should be an example for others and with this, such incidents will come down."

He said that other similar cases should be dealt in the same manner. "The crime committed by Kuldeep Sengar is also very ghastly... In that case why the judgment is different," asked Mollah.

"Although stand of our party is against death penalty, but looking into the ghastly incident (Nirbhaya) we welcome the judgement," said Mollah.

He further said that apart from giving such judgement, "trial should be done in fast track courts."

"It takes years to give such judgement. Taking this reality into consideration, criminals indulge in such ghastly acts...," said Mollah.

21:24 January 07

Necessity to give time-bound justice: Youth Cong Prez

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Indian Youth Congress President Srinivas BV said, "We welcome the verdict given by the court, but we feel that it has become a necessity to give time-bound justice in such heinous crimes and for that matter fast-track courts should be built in our country."

21:11 January 07

Verdict will give closure to victim's family: RPN Singh

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Congress leader and former Minister of State for Home Affairs, RPN Singh said, "It will give some closure to the family of Nirbhaya. We cannot take the suffering of that family but definitely it will give some closure. However, this decision took a lot of time."

RPN Singh was the MoS (Home) during the time when the heinous crime was committed in the National Capital. "The kind of atrocities happening, nowadays, against the women of this country, I think it is time that it is our duty to stand up for the rights and safety of women. Along with that, this government needs to bring more fast track courts to provide time-bound justice in such cases," he further added.

19:08 January 07

Nirbhaya verdict will act as deterrent: Kejriwal, Sisodia

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia welcomed the Nirbhaya verdict, saying it will act as a deterrent to such heinous crimes.

"People will be scared that, even though little late, the law will give them punishment and justice will be served," Kejriwal said while addressing a town hall meeting here. He called it a victory and said it has fulfilled a big wish of the people.

Speaking to the media separately, Sisodia said people were looking at this case as a standard. "The incident had shaken the entire nation. People were saying that if the convicts were not hanged in this case, what would happen in the rest (such cases)," he said.

18:53 January 07

Verdict will strengthen people's faith on judiciary: Javadekar

"Justice delivered to Nirbhaya. A Delhi court's verdict to execute 4 convicts will empower women and strengthen people's faith on judiciary," BJP leader and Union minister Prakash Javadekar tweeted.

18:50 January 07

Death warrants against convicts a big relief: Nirbhaya's grandfather

The death warrants against the four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case has come as a big relief, said her grandfather at their native village in UP's Ballia. "Though late, the family has got justice," he said, thanking the judiciary. He added that though the court took almost seven years to complete the entire process, no one can say that he was denied a chance to be heard.

18:20 January 07

"Finally! India’s daughter gets JUSTICE!" BJP MP Gautam Gambhir tweeted.

18:12 January 07

Should be zero tolerance for such crimes: MoS Home

"Wait of the people for justice is over today. It's not about execution of convicts, but the decision shows that there should be zero tolerance for such crimes. Judgment should be delivered at the earliest," Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said.

17:51 January 07

Unbiased probe didn't take place, will file curative petition in SC: Convicts' lawyer

The convicts' lawyer AP Singh said that they would file a curative petition in the Supreme Court within 1-2 days. "Five senior most judges of the Supreme Court will hear it. There has been pressure of media, public, and political pressure in this case since the beginning. Unbiased probe could not take place in this case," he said.

17:44 January 07

Decision will instil fear in rapists: Victim's father

Expressing relief at the court's decision, the victim's father said, "I am happy with the court's decision. The convicts will be hanged at 7 am on 22nd January. This decision will instil fear in people who commit such crimes."

17:32 January 07

Need more fast-track courts: Sushmita Dev

Though she expressed relief over the court order, All India Mahila Congress President Sushmita Dev called for an increase in the number of fast-track courts in such cases.

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Dev said, "The verdict was extremely delayed. Seven years, so much of evidence, so much of outcry and yet it took so much of time to deliver justice, which proves that there is a need to re-look at the criminal justice system to expedite it more. I feel that the appellate jurisdiction should remain but the appeal should also be heard at a faster pace."

17:29 January 07

Every daughter has got justice: PWC Chairperson

Reacting on the court's decision, Manisha Gulati, Punjab Women Commission Chairperson said, "It is a very good decision and I respect it. Now the soul of Nirbhaya will rest in peace. Today, every daughter in the country has got justice."

16:58 January 07

Why did it take 7 years to punish rapists, asks DCW chief

Why did it take 7 years to punish rapists, asks DCW chief

Welcoming the court's decision, Delhi Commission for Women Chief Swati MaliwaI said, "It is a win for all the 'Nirbhayas' living in this country. I salute Nirbhaya's parents who fought for 7 long years. Why has it taken 7 years to punish these people? Why can't this time period be reduced?"