The convict can challenge the order of conviction and sentence before the Kolkata High Court. The CBI also has the provision to seek an enhancement of the sentence to death before a higher court.

Sanjay Roy, found guilty of raping and murdering a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The court also ordered him to pay Rs 10 lakh to the doctor's family, a fine of Rs 50,000, and instructed the state government to give Rs 17 lakh as compensation to the family.