PRJ-LIVE-DL-2008-SOUMYA | Stalking

PRJ-LIVE-DL-2008-SOUMYAStalkingJUDGMENT DELIVERED✓ Conviction

Location: Delhi, Delhi

Incident: 2008-10-01

IPC Sections: 302, 394, 397, 120

Victims: 1

Data confidence:96%

Progress

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FIR

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Investigation

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Chargesheet

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Trial

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Appeal

Closure

Timeline · 4 events

2008-10-01FIR FILEDMilestone97%
TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan (26) shot dead while driving home alone at 3 AM on NH 8, Delhi. No robbery. FIR filed; Delhi Police form special team.
NDTV
2009-02-01~ARREST MADEMilestone95%
Ravi Kapoor gang (Ravi, Amit Shukla, Baljeet Malik) arrested; linked to multiple car-window shootings. Chargesheet filed connecting gang to Soumya's murder and 3 other cases.
IE
2010-01-01~TRIAL STARTED90%
Trial begins at Saket Sessions Court. 200+ witnesses examined. Court proceedings prolonged by multiple adjournments and legal challenges.
Court: Saket Sessions Court, Delhi
LL
2023-01-01~VERDICT PRONOUNCEDMilestone88%
Delhi HC confirms convictions of Ravi Kapoor gang for Soumya's murder after prolonged trial. Sentences confirmed; matter settles after 15 years.
Court: Delhi High Court
IK

Key Milestones

◆2008-10-01FIR FILED
◆2009-02-01ARREST MADE
◆2023-01-01VERDICT PRONOUNCED

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