Dhananjoy Chaterjee vs State of W.B.
Dhananjoy Chatterjee v. State of West Bengal is a landmark case in Indian legal history, shaping the application of the “rarest of rare” doctrine for capital punishment. The case arose from rape and murder of 18-year-old Hetal Parekh in Kolkata by Dhananjoy, a 24-year-old security guard.
June 5, 2025•7 min read