[2012 Chhawla rape and murder] Delhi LG VK Saxena approves filing of review petition against acquittal of accused

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati will argue the review before the Supreme Court on behalf of the Union government.

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21 Nov 2022, 6:15 am

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Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday approved the filing of a review petition in the Supreme Court against its decision acquitting the three accused in the 2012 Chhawla gang-rape and murder case, who were earlier convicted and awarded the death penalty.

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Supreme Court of India

Review Petition

2012 Chhawla rape and murder

Vinai Kumar Saxena