In 4 Months, UP Judge Gives 22 Death Sentences in 10 Cases

In four months, UP judge hands down 22 death sentences in 10 cases: Who is Ravi Kumar Diwakar

UP judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar has sentenced 22 people to death in 10 cases over four months in Muzaffarnagar. The verdicts include murder, kidnapping and robbery cases. Diwakar earlier drew national attention for ordering the 2022 Gyanvapi survey.

22 Death Sentences In 10 Cases: The UP Judge's Crackdown On Crime In 4 Months

Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar was earlier in the news for passing the order to conduct a videography survey of Varanasi's Gyanvapi complex.

UP judge hands down 22 death sentences in 10 cases over 4 months

An additional district and sessions judge in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced 22 individuals to death across 10 different cases within the last four months. These verdicts cover serious offences including murder, abduction, and highway robbery, highlighting the court's rigorous approach to severe crimes.

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In 2022, the Supreme Court had laid down guidelines for awarding death sentences, including examining mitigating circumstances and reports on the accused’s conduct.

In 4 months, UP judge gives 22 death sentences in 10 cases

Last month, one person was awarded death sentence on July 2, two on July 6, and four on July 17. Meanwhile, one person was sentenced to death on August 12 and four more on August 13.