Death sentence is an appropriate punishment and anything less than this would not have been justice because it was a case of both murder and
gang-rape. This judgement will also instil fear in the minds of the criminals who take the law for a ride. Further, it will reduce the crime rate as well in the Capital. In my opinion, rape is a more heinous crime than murder as it ravages the victim — physically and emotionally. The scars remain for life Shilpi Jain, senior Supreme Court lawyer
Our side was not heard. The timing of both the orders should be observed. While the first one was announced just before the Delhi Assembly polls, the second one is days before the lok Sabha elections. Attempts have been made to take political mileage AP Singh, Defence lawyer
Even if the convicts move the Supreme Court, we know justice will be meted out to our daughter. With this verdict, not only us, but the people of this nation, who stood by us while protesting at India Gate will also be happy braveheart’s father after the judgement We have performed our duty and are happy that the court has aptly heard outside Dayan Krishnan, Public prosecutor