Supreme Court lawyer files plea demanding urgent judicial intervention and CBI probe into brutal gangrape of 24-year-old in South Calcutta Law College.
New Delhi: Today, on June 30, In a shocking case that has stirred the conscience of the legal fraternity and the general public, a brutal gangrape of a 24-year-old female law student inside the campus of South Calcutta Law College on June 25 has led to nationwide outrage.
In response, Supreme Court advocate Satyam Singh Rajpoot has written a letter petition to the Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai, requesting the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance of the incident and order a court-monitored CBI investigation to ensure a free and fair probe without any political interference.
The letter petition emphasizes the seriousness of the crime and the public uproar over victim-shaming remarks made by senior political leaders.
Advocate Rajpoot has called for “urgent judicial intervention” and raised concerns about the “systemic failure to ensure the safety of legal professionals, particularly women advocates.”
According to the petition accessed by the Media, the lawyer highlighted the insensitive and derogatory comments made by TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and TMC MLA Madan Mitra, stating:
“Victim-shaming by public figures, such as, Senior TMC leaders, Shri Kalyan Banerjee, MP, and Shri Madan Mitra, MLA, have made derogatory public statements that shame the victim and undermine the rule of law, creating a chilling effect on the legal fraternity and deterring victims from seeking justice.”
The advocate strongly appealed to the Supreme Court to intervene by ordering a court-monitored CBI probe to uphold the right to fair investigation under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution of India.
The plea argued that the investigation must be time-bound and independent, and that protection must be immediately granted to the victim, her family members, witnesses, and legal representatives.
The plea further demanded that the Supreme Court issue directions to improve safety protocols in educational institutions, including mandatory CCTV surveillance, establishment of women’s safety cells, and regular security audits.
It also urged the apex court to grant an interim compensation of Rs 50 lakhs to the survivor for her medical treatment, rehabilitation, and legal expenses, stating:
“There should be immediate protection for the victim, her family, witnesses, and legal representatives. Comprehensive safety measures in educational institutions, including mandatory CCTV surveillance, women safety cells, and regular security audits should be made. Interim compensation of Rs 50 lakhs for the victim’s medical treatment, rehabilitation, and legal expenses.”
In addition to this, Rajpoot has demanded that strict action be taken against public representatives who engaged in victim-blaming, and called for the expedited implementation of the Aparajita Bill, aimed at strengthening legal provisions to deal with sexual offences in West Bengal.
The plea also referred to a similar past incident at the RG Kar Medical College, citing a disturbing pattern of violence against students and professionals in West Bengal.
Rajpoot stated that such incidents point to “repeated failure of the state authorities to ensure justice”, which seriously undermines public confidence in the rule of law.
In his plea, Rajpoot stressed that this case is not just about one incident, but is reflective of the broader need for legal reforms and accountability, saying that the Supreme Court must step in to protect the dignity of the legal profession and its members, and restore faith in the justice delivery system:
“This petition not only sought justice for the victim but also aims to institute systemic reforms to protect the legal fraternity and uphold the integrity of India’s justice delivery system. Rajpoot urged the Supreme Court to take cognizance of this matter to restore public confidence and ensure accountability.”
The horrific incident took place on the evening of June 25, when the female law student was allegedly gangraped inside the law college premises between 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm.
The accused, identified as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were either former students or staff members of the same college.
The victim’s family filed a police complaint, and police swung into swift action. Within 24 hours, two of the accused – Mishra and Ahmed – were arrested near Siddhartha Shankar Roy Sishu Udyan, close to Talbagan Crossing in Kolkata.
The third accused, Mukhopadhyay, was arrested later that same night from his home.
The police have seized the mobile phones of all three accused and conducted a forensic examination of the crime scene.
The area was secured during the investigation. All three accused were named in the FIR and produced before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (A.C.J.M.) of Alipore, South 24 Parganas, with a plea for police custody for thorough investigation.
According to police officials, one of the accused sexually assaulted the victim while the others were involved in the crime in different capacities.
The petition noted that despite quick arrests, political interference and public statements have compromised the atmosphere of justice, which is why a central agency like the CBI must be entrusted with the investigation.
Background of the Case
On the evening of June 25, 2025, a 24-year-old female law student was allegedly gangraped inside the campus of South Calcutta Law College, located in Kasba, Kolkata, between 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM.
The heinous crime reportedly took place within the college premises, sparking shock and outrage across the legal fraternity and general public.
The three accused in the case—Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20)—are believed to be former students or staff members of the same law college.
According to police reports, one of the accused allegedly committed the act of sexual assault, while the other two were complicit in facilitating the crime.
A First Information Report (FIR) was lodged promptly by the victim’s family, and within 24 hours, the police arrested two of the accused—Mishra and Ahmed—near Siddhartha Shankar Roy Sishu Udyan, close to Talbagan Crossing in Kolkata. The third accused, Mukhopadhyay, was arrested later that same night from his residence.
All three were produced before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) of Alipore, South 24 Parganas, where the police sought custodial remand for further investigation.
The police also seized the mobile phones of the accused and conducted a forensic examination of the crime scene, which was secured immediately after the incident.
The case has since gained national attention, especially due to victim-shaming remarks made by senior TMC leaders, including MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra, which led to public backlash and legal outcry.
In light of these developments, Supreme Court lawyer Satyam Singh Rajpoot filed a letter petition before the Chief Justice of India (CJI), seeking suo motu cognizance, a court-monitored CBI probe, and urgent judicial intervention to ensure justice, victim protection, and systemic reforms in institutional safety.
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