Meerut Blue Drum Case: Muskan, Sahil Sentenced to Death

How the Case Was Proved

Prosecutor Vijay Bahadur said the case rested on circumstantial evidence presented in sequence. “We had presented 22 testimonies on different occasions... All the testimonies corroborated the prosecution’s case,” he had said after the conviction.

The case reached court on March 17, 2025, and was transferred to the District Judge’s court in July 2025. Arguments continued for about 13 months across 126 hearings.

The Family’s Demand

Rajput’s elder brother, Rahul, had earlier told IANS that the family wanted only justice. “Whatever they did to my brother, the same should happen to them,” he said.

Why It Matters: What Happens After a Death Sentence

A death sentence from a trial court is not the final word. Under Indian law, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it can be carried out. The convicts can also appeal to the High Court and, after that, to the Supreme Court, and can seek mercy from the Governor or the President.

Courts in India award the death penalty only in the “rarest of rare” cases, a standard set by the Supreme Court. The High Court will now examine whether this case meets that test. The legal process could therefore take considerable time before the sentence becomes final.

The Bottom Line

After 126 hearings, the Meerut court has handed down the maximum punishment. For Saurabh Rajput’s family, it is a major step towards justice, but the case now moves to the High Court for confirmation.

With inputs from IANS.