We feel cheated, where is justice, asks victim's mother
December 18, 2015  15:37
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The parents of the victim, Asha Devi and Badrinath Singh had demanded that the juvenile convict, allegedly the most brutal' of the six offenders, should not be released as he is a threat to society.

"On the third death anniversary of her death, we are seeing the release of the juvenile convict. Where is justice? I do not know whether he is 16 or 18. I only know that he has committed a brutal crime and there should be no age limit for punishment," Asha Devi said.

She also put forth four demands that the five convicts including the juvenile should be sentenced to death, fast-track courts be set up in all the courts to offer speedy justice to sexual assault victims, amendments to the Juveniles Justice Act be passed and utilisation of Nirbhaya Fund for setting up high quality forensic labs in all states.

The High Court says reformation of juveniles is in conflict with law and requires deeper consideration, seeks Centre's response. The Delhi Commission of Women to appeal to the Chief Justice of the High Court, Supreme Court and the President against the release of Nirbhaya case juvenile rapist. The Juvenile Justice Board will take a final call on his release.
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