In an earlier hearing, the bench led by CJI Khanna had directed that hospitals and medical colleges across India should not take action against doctors and medical staff who had joined protests over the brutal rape and murder case.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, on Monday, March 17, dismissed a plea filed by the parents of the victim in the RG Kar rape-murder case, who had sought a fresh investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). However, the court permitted them to continue their legal battle in the Calcutta High Court.
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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, while disposing of the application, stated, “Without making comments, we dispose of the application observing that the applicant is at liberty to pursue the proceedings before the HC,” according to a report.
In an earlier hearing, the bench led by CJI Khanna had directed that hospitals and medical colleges across India should not take action against doctors and medical staff who had joined protests over the brutal rape and murder case.
The bench emphasized that no punitive steps should be taken against those professionals who had returned to work following the Supreme Court’s appeal.
Senior Advocate Karuna Nundi represented the parents of the victim, advocating for justice in the case. Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta represented the CBI during the proceedings.
Background
The case involves the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The incident occurred in August of the previous year, with the victim’s body discovered on August 9 within the hospital premises.
Following a police investigation, it was confirmed that the woman was subjected to sexual assault and then murdered. The incident sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country.
In February, a special court in Kolkata directed the CBI to provide an updated progress report on the investigation by February 24. The CBI took over the case after the Calcutta High Court issued the directive for a central investigation.
Earlier in January, Sanjay Roy, identified as the lone convict in the case and a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Sealdah, Kolkata. Additionally, the court imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on Roy for his involvement in the heinous crime.
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