State of Kerala vs Govindachamy — Soumya rape and murder case

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1. News26 Sep 2016

   SC verdict on Soumya rape-murder case not ‘punishment enough’ for the crime?

   On October 31, 2011, a fast track court in Thrissur found Govindachamy guilty under sections 376 (rape), 302 (murder), 394 read with 397 (dacoity, causing...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court set aside the death sentence for the accused in a rape and murder case.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the court that heard the case, and Govindachamy is the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 26 Sep 2016.

   Where:

   Kerala.

   Why:

   The court found there was not enough evidence to prove the accused caused the death of the victim.

   What it means:

   The accused will no longer face the death penalty, though he remains convicted of other related crimes.

   Hindustan Times
2. Judgment15 Sep 2016

   In Kerala's Soumya Rape Case, Supreme Court Scraps Convict Govindachamy's Death Penalty

   The Supreme Court today commuted the death sentence of Govindachamy, a convict in the brutal rape and murder case of 23-year-old Soumya, to 14-year jail...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court cancelled the death penalty for a man convicted of rape and murder.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the high court, Govindachamy is the convicted person, and Soumya is the victim.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Sep 2016.

   Where:

   Kerala.

   Why:

   The court decided there was not enough evidence to prove the accused committed murder.

   What it means:

   The court set aside the capital punishment, which is the death penalty, for the murder charge.

   NDTV