In August last year, the shocking rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata drew statewide attention. However, months before this tragic incident, the hospital’s former principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, was already under investigation by the West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC).
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Today, On 2nd September, Former RG Kar Hospital Principal, Sandip Ghosh, has been arrested by the CBI in Kolkata, linked to financial irregularities and a recent rape-murder case. Three others were also arrested. The CBI is investigating Ghosh’s actions, and a former deputy superintendent has appealed for the Enforcement Directorate to probe alleged financial misconduct. Ghosh’s controversial transfer and actions have sparked widespread protests.
The Supreme Court of India has issued practice directions to ensure litigants file certified copies of orders and judgments of lower courts challenged before the top court. The Court emphasized the need for substantial compliance with existing rules and directed that an application for exemption must include an acknowledgement receipt. The new directive will be effective from August 20, 2024.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court will hear West Bengal’s challenge to a Calcutta High Court order nullifying over 25,000 school staff appointments in September. The court has extended the deadline for responses to August 16 and emphasized the need for a detailed examination of the alleged systemic fraud in the recruitment process. The CBI is also involved in the investigation.
A new case has been filed in the Supreme Court to challenge the annulment of 26,000 SSC jobs in West Bengal. The primary hearing is scheduled for August 6, and the case will be considered alongside the main case. The controversy stems from alleged corruption in the SSC appointment process, resulting in appeals seeking redress.
Approximately 26,000 teachers and staff who lost their jobs due to a court order have returned to their schools in Kolkata. Their future employment hinges on a Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court has allowed them to continue working during the investigation, provided they submit an undertaking. However, schools have not yet received instructions regarding this requirement.
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