Delhi High Court Upholds Life Sentence for Three Convicts in Rohini Murder-Dacoity Case
Delhi High Court Upholds Life Sentence for Three Convicts in Rohini Murder-Dacoity Case
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The Delhi High Court has upheld the life sentence awarded to three individuals convicted for the murder of a woman during a dacoity in her house in July 2012 in the Rohini area. However, the court modified their sentences to run concurrently instead of consecutively.
The judgment was passed by a division bench comprising Justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma on February 6, 2025. The court dismissed the appeals challenging the conviction while modifying the sentencing structure.
High Court Modifies Sentences but Upholds Conviction
The trial court in Rohini had convicted Rajesh alias Tinku, Ravinder alias Tunda, and Rusy alias Surender for murder, trespass, and dacoity under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
🔹 The High Court upheld the conviction but ruled that their sentences should run concurrently instead of consecutively.
🔹 The decision was influenced by the fact that the convicts were from poor families and were the sole breadwinners.
📜 Court’s ruling:
"The present appeals against the judgment of conviction of April 24, 2018, are dismissed and upheld. The order on sentence of May 3, 2018, is modified to the extent that the sentences shall run concurrently."
Background of the Case: Rohini Murder During Dacoity
🚨 Incident Details:
📅 Date: July 24, 2012
📍 Location: Rohini, Delhi
📞 Delhi Police received a distress call regarding a murder during a dacoity.
🗡️ Victim: The complainant’s mother was stabbed to death by one of the convicts during the home invasion.
🚔 Police Action:
- A case was registered at South Rohini Police Station.
- The accused were arrested and later convicted by the Rohini District Court.
Trial Court Verdict and Sentencing
The trial court’s order on April 24, 2018, found the three accused guilty of multiple charges under the IPC.
⚖️ Convicted Offenders:
✔️ Rajesh alias Tinku
✔️ Ravinder alias Tunda
✔️ Rusy alias Surender
⚖️ Acquitted Accused:
❌ Mahesh alias Chikna – Acquitted of all charges under IPC Sections 302, 457, 460, 395, 396, 34.
📜 Trial Court Sentencing (May 3, 2018):
🔹 Life imprisonment for murder (Sections 302/34 IPC) + ₹10,000 fine each.
🔹 10 years rigorous imprisonment for trespass during dacoity (Section 460 IPC) + ₹5,000 fine each.
🔹 Failure to pay fines would result in additional imprisonment.
Dacoity Under IPC vs. Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS)
🚨 Dacoity is a serious criminal offense in India, punishable under both the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the newly introduced Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Dacoity Under IPC (Pre-2024)
📌 Section 391 IPC – Dacoity is defined as a robbery committed by five or more persons.
📌 Section 395 IPC – Punishment for dacoity: Imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years + fine.
📌 Section 396 IPC – Dacoity with murder: Punishable by death sentence or life imprisonment.
Dacoity Under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS 2023)
📌 Section 111 BNS – Defines dacoity similarly to IPC Section 391.
📌 Section 113 BNS – Punishment for dacoity remains the same, but simplifies procedural aspects.
📌 Section 114 BNS – Dacoity with murder: Retains death penalty or life imprisonment.
#CriminalLaw #BNSvsIPC #JudicialReforms
Conclusion: Justice Upheld, Sentences Modified
The Delhi High Court’s ruling ensures that justice is served while considering humanitarian grounds.
✅ Convictions remain upheld – Crime was heinous and deserved strict punishment.
✅ Sentences modified to run concurrently – A relief for the convicts’ families.
✅ Dacoity remains a severe offense – Strict penalties under both IPC and BNS.
With the legal system evolving under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), cases like these highlight the importance of judicial reforms and the protection of victims’ rights.
💬 What do you think about the court’s decision? Should life sentences run concurrently or consecutively? Share your thoughts below! 👇
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