Bollywood reacts on Nirbhaya verdict, says ‘finally justice served’

On December 16, 2012, the news of the Delhi gang-rape case, now known as the Nirbhaya case, shocked and angered the entire nation.  This was a case, that shook us all and even made us question our own humanity. But now, almost 6 years later justice has been served. Yesterday, the Supreme Court rejected the plea of reviewing the death sentence of Nirbhaya’s rapists and declared that there will be no change in the death sentence. This news came as a relief and like others, many Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to applaud this verdict.

Bollywood celebrities Tweeted on Nirbhaya verdict:

Priyanka Chopra:

Justice delayed but not denied… the Supreme Court of India sends out a strong signal to perpetrators of these heinous crimes. Now, justice for the rest, so that we have no more Nirbhayas #NirbhayaVerdict

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) July 9, 2018

Anushka Sharma:

Her pain lives in us all. #NirbhayaVerdict ??

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) July 9, 2018

Bhumi Pednekar:

For a crime as barbaric as it was, I’m one with the nation’s emotion. Finally justice has been served. #NirbhayaVerdict

— bhumi pednekar (@psbhumi) July 9, 2018

Diana Penty:

Finally, justice has been served and a much needed example has been set. #NirbhayaVerdict

— Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) July 9, 2018

Koena Mitra:

No mercy for rapists ! Very happy for nirbhayas parents and those who faught for her. ?#SupremeCourtJustice#NirbhayaVerdict https://t.co/e81CQpd3g4

— Koena Mitra (@koenamitra) July 9, 2018

Nirbhaya’s mother, Asha Devi told ANI, “They were not juveniles. It is unfortunate that they committed such a crime. This decision reaffirms our trust in the court that we will definitely get justice.”

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