The Supreme Court has criticised a West Bengal trial court judge for refusing to continue a criminal case, claiming the apex court’s deadline had lapsed. The bench directed an explanation and report from the judge, posting the matter for October 27.
The Supreme Court criticised a West Bengal magistrate for wrongly saying he lost jurisdiction after failing to meet a six-week trial deadline. The Bench stressed judges must seek time extension, not abandon cases.
All four accused in the gangrape of a 24-year-old law student at South Calcutta Law College were presented in Alipore court. The incident has triggered statewide outrage and judicial scrutiny.
Yesterday, On 5th October, Dr. Ashish Pandey was remanded to CBI custody amid an investigation involving a former principal and a police officer linked to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The case has ignited nationwide protests and demands for accountability in hospitals.
