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Kathua Rape-Murder Mastermind's Plea Dismissed

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Mar 18, 2026

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Event Summary

The India — Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a plea by Sanji Ram, the mastermind of the 2018 Kathua rape and murder case, seeking the suspension of his life sentence. The court ruled that Sanji Ram does not deserve the 'concession of suspension of sentence at this stage' but directed that his main appeal against conviction be listed for a final hearing in September. Sanji Ram, along with his nephew Parvesh Kumar and special police officer Deepak Khajuria, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a sessions court in India — Pathankot in 2019. Three other policemen received five-year sentences for evidence destruction. The case, which involved the abduction, rape, and murder of an eight-year-old girl in India — Jammu and Kashmir, triggered nationwide outrage and was transferred to India — Pathankot by the India — Supreme Court of India for a fair trial.

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Sanji Ram
Sanji Ram, the mastermind of the Kathua rape and murder, had his plea for suspension of his life sentence dismissed by the India — Punjab and Haryana High Court, confirming his continued incarceration.
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India — Pathankot
The India — Pathankot sessions court initially sentenced Sanji Ram and others to life imprisonment, and its judgment was upheld by the India — Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Vinod Ghai
Vinod Ghai, a senior advocate, argued for the suspension of Sanji Ram's life sentence before the India — Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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R. S. Cheema
R. S. Cheema, a senior advocate, represented the State of India — Jammu and Kashmir and opposed Sanji Ram's plea for suspension of sentence.
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Deepak Khajuria
Deepak Khajuria, a special police officer, was also given a life term by the India — Pathankot sessions court for his involvement in the crime.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -100.0
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Parvesh Kumar
Parvesh Kumar, Sanji Ram's nephew, was also given a life term by the India — Pathankot sessions court for his involvement in the crime.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -100.0
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India — Punjab and Haryana High Court
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India — Supreme Court of India
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India — Jammu and Kashmir
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India — Punjab and Haryana High Court related ↔ India — Supreme Court of India
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