Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar Issues 35 Death Sentences, Raising 'Rarest of Rare' Debate
Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar has sentenced 35 convicts to death, including 22 in Muzaffarnagar over four months since April. His cases involve serious crimes such as murder, robbery, and killings during offenses, including the murder of advocate Sameer Saifi and a home guard on duty. Diwakar previously handed down 13 death sentences in Bareilly. His rapid issuance of death penalties has prompted discussion about the application of the 'rarest of rare' doctrine in capital punishment cases.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 58/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
zeenews broke this story on 17 Aug, 01:53 am. Other outlets followed.
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