Senior Advocate Karuna Nundy will now represent the parents of the rape victim in the RG Kar Medical College case at Kolkata courts, succeeding Vrinda Grover. The tragic incident has drawn significant public attention, raising concerns about safety and justice in medical institutions. Nundy’s involvement brings renewed focus to the case, emphasizing the pursuit of accountability. The parents hope for a fair trial under her legal expertise.
Senior Advocate Karuna Nundy and her team will represent the parents of the junior doctor from R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, who was tragically raped and murdered on the hospital premises in August.
They will advocate for the victim’s family in the Supreme Court, Calcutta High Court, and a trial court in Kolkata.
This announcement comes just a day after Vrinda Grover, the previous counsel for the victim’s parents, declared her withdrawal from the case. In a statement from Grover’s chambers, the decision was attributed to certain “intervening factors and circumstances.”
This marks the second change in legal representation for the victim’s family. Initially, Bikas Ranjan Bhattacharya, a senior advocate and CPI-M Rajya Sabha member, had taken on the case.
Nundy and her colleague Sabyasachi Chattopadhyay are already representing the Joint Platform of Doctors, an association of senior doctors in West Bengal supporting the protests led by junior doctors regarding the rape and murder case.
Earlier in September, the legal representation for the junior doctors involved in the protest also changed, with renowned lawyer and social activist Indira Jaising stepping in to replace senior advocate Geeta Luthra.
The body of the junior doctor discovered in the seminar hall of the hospital on the morning of August 9. The initial investigation was conducted by Kolkata Police, but a division bench of the Calcutta High Court later transferred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Senior advocate Vrinda Grover will no longer represent the family of the R G Kar Medical College rape-murder victim, sources confirmed .
The victim, an on-duty postgraduate trainee doctor, was found dead in the hospital’s seminar room on August 9. The Calcutta High Court has since ordered a CBI investigation into the case.
The RG Kar case involves the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, 2024. The victim’s body discovered in a seminar room on the hospital premises.
The accused, Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, arrested and charged with rape and murder. The investigation also expanded to include potential involvement of others, with a focus on hospital staff, given delays and mishandling of initial reports.
Protests by junior doctors escalated as they demanded a thorough and fair investigation, accusing authorities of negligence and suppression of evidence. The case has since been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), following public and legal pressure.
Karuna Nundy is a well-known Indian lawyer and human rights advocate, celebrated for her expertise in constitutional law, gender justice, and freedom of expression. She has represented clients in significant cases before the Supreme Court of India and various other judicial bodies. Nundy played a crucial role in advocating for women’s rights, notably contributing to reforms in India’s anti-rape legislation following the Nirbhaya case. Her work frequently addresses public interest issues, corporate accountability, and individual rights. Recognized internationally for her contributions, she remains a strong advocate for justice and equality.