The Orissa High Court has declined to transfer the trial of an acid-attack case from Parlakhemundi to Berhampur, finding no substance in the accused’s allegations of obstruction and intimidation by the local Bar, which the Registrar’s report and the informant contradicted. To address the accused’s concern that the presence of Bar members created an intimidating atmosphere, the Court directed that the trial be conducted in camera and concluded expeditiously, in line with the Supreme Court’s time-bound directions for acid-attack cases in Shaheen Malik.
Today, On 21st January, The West Bengal government requested the Calcutta High Court to award the death penalty to Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case. The investigation and prosecution were handled by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) instead of the State Police. This case has drawn significant public attention due to its gruesome nature. The court’s decision is now awaited in this high-profile matter.
In the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, the trial court judge sharply criticized the police and hospital authorities for their careless handling of the investigation. The judge stated that the police showed an indifferent attitude towards the case, highlighting delays in filing the FIR and lapses in evidence collection. He called for accountability and better handling of such sensitive cases. The verdict has ignited serious concerns about safety and justice in public institutions.
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Yesterday, On 12th November, two witnesses testified in the RG Kar case involving the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor, marking progress in the ongoing trial. The investigation has prompted widespread protests among junior doctors demanding accountability and stricter safety regulations in medical institutions. The case has been transferred to the CBI for further inquiry.