State of West Bengal vs Suresh Paswan — 2013 Kidderpore rape and murder case

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2013 rape-murder case: Calcutta HC commutes convict’s death penalty to life term with no remission for 50

The Calcutta High Court commuted the death penalty of Suresh Paswan, convicted in 2019 for the 2013 rape and murder of a toddler in Kidderpore, to lif.

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What:: The court changed a death sentence into a life prison term without the possibility of early release.
Who:: Suresh Paswan is the convicted person, the State of West Bengal is the prosecutor, and the Calcutta High Court is the judge.
When:: Reported on 18 Jun 2025.
Where:: Kidderpore and the Calcutta High Court in West Bengal.
Why:: The court reached this decision regarding the 2013 rape and murder case.
What it means:: The convict will spend his life in prison without being allowed to leave early for good behavior.

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Calcutta High Court judgement details on Death Reference No in State of West Bengal vs Suresh Paswan

The High Court reviewed the death reference pertaining to the conviction of Suresh Paswan for the abduction, rape, and murder of a minor. The judgement references testimonies from witnesses, including PW 13, regarding the incident in Kidderpore.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The High Court reviewed a death sentence given for a crime involving a minor.
Who:: The State of West Bengal is the prosecutor, Suresh Paswan is the accused, and the Calcutta High Court is the judge.
When:: Reported on 17 Jun 2025.
Where:: The incident occurred in Kidderpore, West Bengal, and the case was heard in the Calcutta High Court.
Why:: The court reviewed the case because the accused was convicted of abduction, rape, and murder.
What it means:: The court looked at witness statements, including testimony from witness thirteen, to examine the death reference.

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Calcutta High Court delivers judgment in State of West Bengal vs Suresh Paswan

The Calcutta High Court, in an order dated June 17, 2025, commuted the death sentence awarded to Suresh Paswan by the trial court to a life sentence without the possibility of remission for 50 years. The case concerns the 2013 rape and murder of a two-and-a-half-year-old child in Kidderpore.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court changed the death sentence to a prison term of fifty years without early release.
Who:: The Calcutta High Court is the court, and Suresh Paswan is the accused.
When:: Reported on 17 Jun 2025.
Where:: Kidderpore, West Bengal, and the Calcutta High Court.
Why:: This concerns the 2013 rape and murder of a two-and-a-half-year-old child.
What it means:: The accused will stay in prison for fifty years instead of facing the death penalty.

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State of West Bengal vs Suresh Paswan — 2013 Kidderpore rape and murder case

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