A police guard found dead with a bullet injury on the premises of the City Civil Court in Kolkata. Authorities suspect it could be a case of suicide, though an investigation is ongoing. The incident has raised concerns, prompting a thorough probe. Officials are examining all possible angles to determine the cause of death.
A Kolkata special court has instructed the CBI to present all documents related to the corruption case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, involving former principal Sandip Ghosh. The investigation followed the tragic rape and murder of a medic. The next hearing is scheduled for Friday, aimed at expediting the trial process.
The Supreme Court ordered a complete stop to manual scavenging in six big metro cities. This rule applies to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The court stressed the importance of respecting workers and taking strict action. Officials must find better solutions and make sure the rule is followed.
In the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case, the parents of the victim have expressed through their lawyer that they do not support the death penalty for the convict, though they remain silent when questioned directly. Their stance, coupled with calls for the West Bengal Chief Minister’s resignation, has ignited political controversy and debates over law enforcement’s effectiveness in the state.
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After the court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a trainee doctor, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed disappointment, blaming the Kolkata Police for not securing a death penalty. Banerjee intends to appeal the decision in the High Court, arguing it qualifies as a “rarest of rare” crime.
Sanjay Roy, convicted of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, awaits sentencing today (Jan 20). The Sealdah court will decide between life imprisonment and the death penalty amid heightened security. The crime, which caused nationwide outrage, involved severe criticisms of police and hospital authorities during the investigation. While BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya questioned the haste, the victim’s family expressed gratitude for justice. Roy’s family apologized, accepting the court’s decision without challenge.
The Sealdah court will announce its verdict on January 18th regarding the 2024 RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case, which triggered nationwide protests for justice. The victim’s father criticized the investigation, and junior doctors demanded severe punishment for the accused, Sanjoy Roy. Political reactions highlight concerns about accountability and investigative integrity as tensions remain high.
The Allahabad High Court observed that a wife’s consumption of alcohol does not amount to cruelty towards her husband unless accompanied by other serious issues. The case involved a husband’s divorce plea citing his wife’s outings with friends and alcohol consumption without informing him. The court evaluated whether these claims constituted valid grounds for divorce.
Sumitra Saha Prasad, a 60-year-old woman and the first in Bihar to receive citizenship under the 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act, obtained her Indian citizenship after a 40-year wait. Her daughter Aishwarya facilitated the application process, resulting in the issuance of the citizenship certificate, bringing immense relief to Sumitra.