Reactions to Delhi gang-rape case verdict

Additional Sessions Judge Yogesh Khanna convicted four of the six accused in the Delhi gang-rape case

Convicts' sentencing should be an example. Such cases should be be fast-tracked and I am glad that all have been found guilty. Punishment must be exemplary so that message goes strongly that women needs to be respected.

— Ambika Soni, Congress

All the 4 accused should be given death penalty and this will help in controlling the rape menace. All the five were accused but the fifth has been given lesser punishment which saddened us. Now these should be given death sentence.

— Sushma Swaraj, BJP leader

I convict all of the accused. They have been found guilty of gang rape, unnatural offences, destruction of evidence and for committing the murder of the helpless victim.

— Justice Yogesh Khanna, Additional Sessions Judge

"This verdict is politically motivated for the interest of the people. We will have to go to High Court. This is not a fair trial.

— AP Singh, Defence Lawyer

The conviction was expected. What is awaited is the quantum of punishment. The severest punishment should be given.

— Kiran Bedi, former IPS officer

I expect the convicted to be given life imprisonment or death penalty.

— Mohandas Pai, Chairman of Manipal Group

I am ecstatic about the fact that the court not only convicted them but also praised our scientific probe.

— Neeraj Kumar, former Delhi Police Commissioner

Source: TV