Asha Devi, Nirbhaya's mother

"They were not juveniles. It is unfortunate that they committed such crime. This decision reaffirms our trust in the court that we will definitely get justice."

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi chief minister

‏”This would act as a deterrent for those who indulge in such heinous crimes.”

Sheila Dikshit, former Delhi chief minister

"I hope this will be a lesson for all those who indulge in these activities."

Swati Maliwal, Chairperson, Delhi Commission for Women

"Welcome SC decision on Nirbhaya matter of upholding the death penalty to rapists. Wish the decision could have come earlier. Urge authorities to urgently execute the death penalty and give justice to Nirbhaya."

Amnesty India

"The Supreme Court's decision to uphold death penalty for the accused in the Nirbhaya case is an unfortunate step towards the continued use of the death penalty in India. Unfortunately executions do not eradicate violence against women. There is no evidence to show that the death penalty acts as a deterrent for sexual violence or any other crime. "

PP Chaudhary, Minister of State (MoS) for Law and Justice

"The entire country welcomes the Supreme Court judgement. It will prove as a lesson for people who commit such crimes: PP Chaudhary, Minister of State (MoS) for Law and Justice on SC upholds death penalty for 2012 Delhi gang-rape convicts."

Randeep S Surjewala, Congress

"Justice Prevails! The punishment is a lesson to all those, who attempt such horrid crimes. We stand by Nirbhaya's parents, as always, in this quest of justice! Hope Govt will now follow up to act decisively on issues of women’s safety."

Meenakshi Lekhi, BJP MP

"SC's judgment has raised and restored people's faith in judiciary. We as society need to send a very strong message to the culprits and accused in cases of rapes."

Rohan Mahajan, lawyer of victim's family

"It is a victorious moment. Faith in the judiciary has been reinstated. We are satisfied today. The only request to the Central government is to expedite whatever process is to follow now."

AP Singh, Counsel of the three convicts

"Justice should be served to everyone. Injustice has been done to the children (convicts). This decision has come due to political, public and media pressure."

