Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to a senior doctor arrested for sharing edited videos of PM Modi and Amit Shah. The Court said he’s a senior citizen, and his further custody won’t help the investigation.
The Supreme Court directed the Uttarakhand government to pay Rs.1 crore compensation to the widow of a doctor who was shot dead while on duty in 2016. The court noted that despite approval from the chief secretary, the government failed to provide the initially promised Rs.50 lakh compensation. Taking a strong stance, the SC enhanced the amount and ordered immediate payment. The ruling highlights the importance of justice and state accountability.
Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, was brought to Sealdah court Today (Jan 20) under heavy police security for sentencing. The dead doctor’s mother, however, expressed disappointment with the CBI investigation, alleging that “other perpetrators involved in the crime had not been brought to justice”. “Only one person is not involved in the crime, yet the CBI has failed to apprehend the others. Such criminals have no right to live if we are to prevent future crimes in society,” the bereaved mother said.
The Sealdah court Today (Jan 18) convicted Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical College, but the victim’s parents demand full justice, asserting that other culprits are still at large. “Justice hasn’t been delivered,” said the grieving mother, vowing to fight until all those involved are punished.
RG Kar Rape-Murder: Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in a high-profile case, Today (Jan 18) declared guilty by Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das. The verdict was announced in a secured courtroom, supported by key evidence, including the victim’s blood on Roy’s belongings and items linking him to the crime scene. The judgment marks a critical milestone in delivering justice.
A Sealdah court in Kolkata will announce its judgment today (Jan 18) in the shocking rape and murder case of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in August last year. The CBI, after taking over from Kolkata Police, has sought maximum punishment for Sanjay Roy, the sole accused. The victim’s family, however, remains dissatisfied with the investigation, questioning if others were also involved in the crime that sparked nationwide outrage.
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Today, October 15, the Supreme Court is conducting a crucial hearing on the suo motu case related to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College Hospital. This sensitive case has garnered significant attention, and a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, alongside Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra, is overseeing the matter. “The CBI has been in direct touch with the parents of the deceased and have been apprised of the steps taken so far”: CJI noted the CBI’s efforts in maintaining direct communication with the deceased’s family to keep them informed of the progress. .
![[RG Kar Rape-Murder] 'Physical Abuse by the Police During Detention': Calcutta HC Orders CBI Probe Into 'Torture' Of Women Protestors In Custody](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-1-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Yesterday, On 8th October, the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI investigation into alleged custodial torture of two women arrested during protests related to a doctor’s rape and murder. The court emphasized the need for an independent inquiry due to possible conflicts of interest within local law enforcement. The investigation focuses on police actions from September 8 to 11.
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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.