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.
South Calcutta Law College, shut since June 29 after a student’s alleged gang rape on campus, told the Alipore court it wants to reopen, citing a police email stating no objection to resuming academic activities.
The West Bengal Bar Council has cancelled the lawyer license of Monojit Mishra, the main accused in the Kolkata law college rape case, following growing outrage and a formal complaint from the victim.
After a law student was raped, the Calcutta High Court ordered students’ union offices to remain closed in all Bengal colleges and universities. The court ruled, “Keep union offices closed until elections,” banned recreational use and allowed access with permission.
Kolkata Police told the court that Monojit Mishra is highly influential and “could terrorise the survivor and witnesses.” His custody has been extended to prevent obstruction of justice.
Kolkata Police confirmed the gang rape of a law student using CCTV footage from South Calcutta Law College. A security guard and three accused have been arrested as SIT begins probe.
Shocking assault took place inside guard room of South Kolkata law college; all accused are current or former students. Court grants four-day police custody as investigation continues.
Today, On 26th June, In the R G Kar rape-murder case, the Calcutta High Court said the trial court will decide the victim’s parents’ request to visit the crime scene. It added, “ACJM will dispose application within 48 hours of filing.”
In the R G Kar rape-murder case, the victim’s parents have urged the Calcutta High Court to grant their lawyer permission to visit the crime scene. They believe this step is crucial for ensuring a fair investigation.
