Dhananjoy Chatterjee case

The Dhananjoy Chatterjee case involved the murder of a schoolgirl, Hetal Parekh, in Kolkata, India, in 1990. Dhananjoy, a security guard, was convicted of her murder based on forensic evidence, witness testimony, and his alleged motive. His trial and subsequent execution in 2004 sparked debates over the reliability of evidence, the fairness of the justice process, and the use of capital punishment in India. Many argued that the case highlighted issues of judicial fairness and the need for thorough proof before executing someone, making it a significant and controversial legal case in India.