India gang-rape suspects due back in Delhi court January 10, 2013 - 12:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Five men who have been formally charged with the abduction, gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman are due to appear in court in the Indian capital for a second day, BBC News reported. A magistrate is expected to transfer the case for trial to a special fast-track court. Three of the five men will plead not guilty to all charges against them, their lawyer has said. The case has shocked India and prompted a debate about the treatment of women. A sixth suspect, who is thought to be 17, will be tried separately in a youth court if it is confirmed he is a minor. Manohar Lal Sharma has said he will be representing three of the accused - Mukesh Singh, Akshay Thakur and Ram Singh. It is not clear how the other two suspects - Pawan Gupta and Vinay Sharma - will plead or who will represent them. If convicted, the suspects could face the death penalty. Prosecutors have said they have extensive forensic evidence.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
