'Amanat' case: Arrested juvenile should be tried as an adult, says lawyer
New Delhi: The Delhi Police today filed a chargesheet against the five men who allegedly raped a 23-year-old student on a Delhi bus on December 16. The chargesheet details rape and murder charges in 1000 pages. All five of the men arrested are in Tihar Jail.
The sixth, who claims he is 17 years old, is in a juvenile home. Bone density tests, which were conducted today, will determine his age. A lawyer close to the family of the girl who was killed says they will appeal for the juvenile to be tried as an adult. "Before he comes to know of his fundamental rights he should learn about his fundamental duties," the lawyer, DK Mishra said.
A fast-track court was inaugurated yesterday by the Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir. The judge will hold daily hearings in the case; the trial is largely expected to be held in-camera to protect the family and the student who died.
The young woman and a male companion were attacked when they got into an off-duty bus in southern New Delhi to go back home. The six men, including the bus driver, took turns to rape her and beat her with an iron bar which they also inserted in her body causing severe injuries to her organs.
Mr Mishra said today that the student's friend has recovered from his injuries and is helping the police in its investigation.
Thousands of Indians have lit candles, held prayer meetings and marched through various cities and towns to express their grief and demand stronger protection for women and the death penalty for rape, which is now punishable by a maximum of life imprisonment.
(With Inputs from Agencies)
The sixth, who claims he is 17 years old, is in a juvenile home. Bone density tests, which were conducted today, will determine his age. A lawyer close to the family of the girl who was killed says they will appeal for the juvenile to be tried as an adult. "Before he comes to know of his fundamental rights he should learn about his fundamental duties," the lawyer, DK Mishra said.
A fast-track court was inaugurated yesterday by the Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir. The judge will hold daily hearings in the case; the trial is largely expected to be held in-camera to protect the family and the student who died.
The young woman and a male companion were attacked when they got into an off-duty bus in southern New Delhi to go back home. The six men, including the bus driver, took turns to rape her and beat her with an iron bar which they also inserted in her body causing severe injuries to her organs.
Mr Mishra said today that the student's friend has recovered from his injuries and is helping the police in its investigation.
Thousands of Indians have lit candles, held prayer meetings and marched through various cities and towns to express their grief and demand stronger protection for women and the death penalty for rape, which is now punishable by a maximum of life imprisonment.
(With Inputs from Agencies)
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