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Today, On 8th October, 50 senior doctors from RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata resigned in solidarity with junior doctors protesting for justice and safety following a rape and murder case. The junior doctors are on an indefinite hunger strike, prompting the seniors to demand government dialogue and address deteriorating health conditions among the strikers.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the implementation of body cameras for police officers to enhance accountability. It mandated departmental inquiries for police officials failing to provide CCTV footage, emphasizing that negligence undermines justice. The court highlighted the need for proper SOPs and oversight to protect citizens’ rights and maintain police integrity.
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Today, On 1st October, junior doctors at R.G. Kar Medical College resumed their strike over the slow CBI investigation into a rape-murder case and the Supreme Court’s delays. They seek urgent action, improved safety measures, and expanded demands, highlighting a lack of governmental responsiveness and the need for genuine healthcare reform.
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Today, On 30th September, the Supreme Court requested a progress report from the National Task Force regarding the Kolkata rape case, rescheduling the next hearing to October 14. The Chief Justice criticized West Bengal’s slow infrastructure improvements for safety, particularly related to CCTVs and medical facility upgrades, while emphasizing victim identity protection amidst ongoing investigations.
The Supreme Court mandated more police presence in West Bengal medical colleges after the rape and murder of a doctor raised safety concerns. The government faced criticism for relying on contractual security personnel instead of regular officers. The Chief Justice emphasized the vulnerability of female students and called for comprehensive security measures.
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed concern over the TV interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and its potential impact on crime rates. The Court directed the DGP to submit data on criminal cases registered after the interview. Furthermore, it emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, jail security enhancements, and progress updates.
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi approved an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation against Satyendar Jain, accusing him of taking a Rs.7 crore bribe to waive a Rs.16 crore penalty imposed on Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for delays in a Rs.571 crore CCTV project. Jain, already in jail for money laundering, rejects the accusations as political conspiracies by the BJP. The investigation’s outcome will be significant for Delhi’s fight against corruption.
A Gujarat court rejected the bail plea of Mahavirprasad Sharma, a key accused in the Godhra NEET scam case, expressing disappointment over the National Testing Agency’s failure to provide crucial evidence. The court noted pre-planned malpractices and strongly criticized the impact of fraudulent doctors on society. This decision underscores the pursuit of justice in the case.
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The Calcutta High Court has directed the CISF to investigate whether CCTV cameras installed by the West Bengal Police outside BJP leader Arjun Singh’s house violate his privacy. Singh claimed they compromised his privacy, prompting the court to instruct the CISF to assess the cameras and report back by July 3rd. The cameras are part of a wider surveillance project in the area.
Today (16th April): The Supreme Court questioned the Election Commission about penalties for tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). They emphasized the need for trust in the system and rejected a plea to revert to ballot papers. Concerns were raised about human intervention and the practicality of tallying VVPAT slips with EVM votes. The Court proposed independent technical inspection of EVMs after voting.