In India, the five men charged with the gang rape and murder of a woman could face the death penalty if found guilty.
It is expected that a sixth man - who is under the age of 18 - will be tried under juvenile law and faces a maximum sentence of three years in jail.
The victim - a 23-year-old medical student - died on Saturday as result of injuries sustained in the attack.
Rahul Bedi is a reporter with the Times of India - he said that it is not clear how quickly these men will face trial: