The Calcutta High Court questioned Kolkata Police’s decision to restrict traffic on Red Road and nearby areas ahead of International Yoga Day celebrations. The court was hearing a challenge by All India Lawyers Union against road closures citing security concerns.
The Kolkata Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Alipore fire that damaged approximately 4000 Electronic Voting Machines stored in a government building. The investigation will examine the cause, negligence, security failures, and possible criminal involvement.
The Enforcement Directorate asked the West Bengal government’s Director of Securities to ensure that absconding Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas appears for questioning in money laundering cases. The agency said his presence is important for investigation.
West Bengal has told the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate’s own records show the I-PAC searches were conducted peacefully without police interference. The State also argued that ED’s Article 32 plea is not maintainable as a government agency cannot claim violation of fundamental rights.
In the R G Kar rape-murder case, the victim’s mother told the court that the CBI has done everything to shield the real culprits and has failed to file the supplementary chargesheet, despite repeated requests from the grieving family.
Calcutta High Court allows a sit-in by BJP ex-servicemen cell in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Maidan, with 200 participants. The protest is against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s comments on serving personnel after TMC’s stage was dismantled by the Army.
In the RG Kar rape and murder case, Calcutta High Court Justice Tirthankar Ghosh recused himself from hearing the petition filed by the victim’s parents, who are demanding a fresh investigation into the matter for justice.
Today, On 5th August, In the R G Kar rape-murder case, the Supreme Court directed the national task force to “file your stand on safety reports on protection of medical professionals,” highlighting concerns over increasing violence against doctors and hospital staff nationwide.
Forensic analysis of mobile and blood samples confirms the role of Monojit Mishra as the rapist and two others as facilitators. CCTV footage and witness statements further strengthen the case.
Calcutta High Court reviews sealed progress report on law student’s gang rape; next hearing on July 17. Court seeks answers on campus security lapses and alleged political links.
