Lawyers optimistic about Orissa rape case

LAWYERS representing a Catholic nun who was raped during anti-Christian riots in Orissa say there is a very good chance she will get justice.

“We believe the judiciary will do justice to the rape victim,” said Lan Singh Rongmei, a lawyer assisting the nun. “We believe the witnesses are not feeling intimidated and seem confident giving their testimonies.”

The trial of two of the nun’s suspected attackers began at the session court in Cuttack, near the state capital Bhubaneswar, on July 26 and is due to end tomorrow.

The case was moved from Kandhamal, where most of the violence took place, after the Church argued that it would be difficult to get a fair hearing there.

Thirty-three witnesses have been listed in the case and five have been summoned. Three witnesses have already testified.

Prosecutors told the court that the rape victim is too ill to attend the trial.

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