Delhi rape case: First witness to take stand in court

5 February 2013 Last updated at 04:41 ET Help

A court in the Indian capital, Delhi, will begin hearing evidence from witnesses in the case of the gang rape and murder of a female student.

Five men charged with the rape and murder of the 23-year-old physiotherapy student in December have pleaded not guilty, and if convicted could face the death penalty.

A sixth suspect will be tried by a juvenile court.

Sanjoy Majumder reports from outside the court in Delhi.

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