The court was told the inhaler was not given out of concern but so the survivor could recover and be raped again. All accused are in custody.
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh’s lawyer has challenged the legality of contempt proceedings against him, arguing the special bench was improperly constituted. Advocate Kalyan Bandyopadhyay stated the bench lacks jurisdiction, emphasizing the need for proper judicial process. The Calcutta High Court proceedings are adjourned pending further review of the bench’s authority.
A Kolkata court denied bail to Wajahat Khan, who faced accusations of hate speech against Hindus after filing a complaint against influencer Sharmishta Panoli. Khan, arrested on June 9, had evaded authorities since June 1. Panoli, granted interim bail, is restricted from leaving India pending further legal proceedings.
Legal experts have voiced support for a life sentence instead of the death penalty in the RG Kar case. Former West Bengal Advocate General Jayanta Mitra stated his strong opposition to capital punishment, citing ethical and philosophical reasons. He emphasized his belief in justice over retribution, rejecting the idea of “an eye for an eye or a tooth for a tooth.” The debate continues as public opinion remains divided on the issue.
A Kolkata court convicted Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case of a 28-year-old postgraduate student. Despite maintaining his innocence, Roy was sent to judicial custody, with sentencing set for Monday. Concerns persist over evidence tampering and potential involvement of others, prompting calls for further investigation.
Kolkata: The elder sister of Sanjay Roy, the man convicted in the RG Kar rape-murder case, revealed on Saturday that the family does not plan to challenge the court’s guilty verdict. The decision was delivered by a Kolkata court, which found Sanjay Roy guilty of the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor.
A Kolkata court today (26th Sept) sentenced Ashok Shaw to death for the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl, deeming the case one of the rarest. The judge highlighted the victim’s defenselessness and emphasized, “Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent.” Protests followed the incident, demanding better policing.
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A Kolkata court today approved 8 days of custody for ex-Principal Sandip Ghosh in a corruption case, short of the 10 days requested by the CBI. Ghosh was arrested for financial misconduct related to RG Kar Medical College. The investigation also involves alleged corruption and misuse of resources at the institution.
On Friday(22nd March), Sheikh Shahjahan along with two others granted six-day police custody by the CBI in Case no. 8 of Nazat Police Station in West Bengal. Legal representative submits bail petition on medical grounds. Calcutta High Court intervenes in related case involving Sheikh Shahjahan’s sibling, emphasizing impartial investigation. Allegations against Shahjahan and associates include land-grabbing and coercive sexual assault.