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.
The Sealdah court convicted Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Hospital, a case that triggered nationwide outrage. While BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari welcomed the verdict, he urged further investigation into alleged conspiracies involving other officials. The sentencing is scheduled for January 20.
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Senior Advocate Karuna Nundy will now represent the parents of the rape victim from R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata, succeeding Vrinda Grover. The case, highlighting serious safety and justice issues, is under significant public scrutiny. Nundy aims to ensure accountability and fair trial as the investigation progresses under the CBI.
The Supreme Court today took up the RG Kar Rape-Murder case suo motu, with a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. The CBI presented its status report while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and advocate Kapil Sibal represented the central agency and West Bengal government, respectively. The case involves widespread protests and calls for increased protection for medical professionals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed widespread protests over a brutal rape and murder, condemning crimes against women as unforgivable. He assured strict action against perpetrators, emphasized the government’s commitment to justice, and pledged harsh punishment for offenders. Modi also highlighted his government’s support for women’s self-help groups and urged backing for Maharashtra’s BJP-led administration.
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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) today announced its intention to file an interlocutory application in the Supreme Court’s suo motu case on the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The IMA aims to engage with MPs to push for central legislation addressing violence against healthcare workers and has requested urgent action on a central law to protect healthcare professionals.