![[RG Kar Rape-Murder] Cal HC Declines to Hear PIL on Shifting Junior Doctors' Protest Amid Traffic Concerns](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-25.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Calcutta High Court Today (Oct 7) refused to take up for hearing at present a PIL seeking that a sit-in by junior doctors at Esplanade be shifted to a side of the thoroughfare, on the claim that its present position was affecting movement of traffic. The agitating medics in West Bengal are holding a fast-unto-death at the spot in the heart of the city since Saturday, demanding justice for the rape and murder of a woman doctor of R G Kar hospital and workplace safety.
![[School Jobs For Cash Scam] "Decide Bail Plea of TMC's Kuntal Ghosh in 10 Days": SC Orders Kolkata Special Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-6.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 1) directed a Kolkata special court to expeditiously dispose of a bail plea of Trinamool Congress (TMC) youth wing leader Kuntal Ghosh in connection with a money-laundering case related to the school jobs for cash scam in West Bengal. Ghosh had moved the top court opposing a fresh hearing of his bail plea by a new judge despite substantial hearings having taken place earlier.
![[RG Kar Rape-Murder] "Why is Progress on Safety Measures, CCTV So Delayed in Hospitals?": CJI Slams West Bengal Govt.](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-513.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, September 30, the Supreme Court questioned the State of West Bengal about the slow progress as regards the improvement of safety measures for doctors in government hospitals across the State. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra noted that more than 50 percent of the work as per its earlier directions were yet to be complete. The Bench was hearing a suo motu case regarding the rape and murder of a 31-year-old resident doctor, who was found dead at the State-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
![[RG Kar Rape-Murder] "Parents Disturbed by the Repeated Circulation": CJI Orders Protection of Victim's Identity Amid Social Media Clips](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-30-102319.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, September 30, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud said that the parents of the deceased of RG Kar rape & murder are disturbed by the repeated clips circulating on social media that reference photos and reels. He added that in addition to these clips, videos have also become widespread. The earlier order has been clarified to apply to all intermediaries, reiterating that no intermediary shall be permitted to display the name or images that reveal her identity.
![[RG Kar Rape-Murder] CJI To Hear Case Today, Junior Docs To Decide On 'Cease Work' Resumption](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-489.png?resize=447%2C325&ssl=1)
Today, September 30, the Supreme Court is set to hear a case in which it has taken suo moto cognizance of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month. According to the cause list published on the court’s website, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud will continue hearing this suo moto case. After a month-long protest, junior doctors returned to work on Saturday and indicated that they may consider resuming a complete ‘cease work’ in medical colleges, depending on the state government’s assurances about their safety during the upcoming court proceedings.
Granting anticipatory bail in a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act is a “very serious” issue and “unheard of”, the Supreme Court said Today (Sept 19). Bench was hearing a plea filed by an accused seeking regular bail in a case lodged for alleged offences under provisions of NDPS Act in Bengal. Court directed the WB govt to consider whether the state proposes to file an application seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to four accused in a case.
The Supreme Court mandated more police presence in West Bengal medical colleges after the rape and murder of a doctor raised safety concerns. The government faced criticism for relying on contractual security personnel instead of regular officers. The Chief Justice emphasized the vulnerability of female students and called for comprehensive security measures.
![[RG Kar Rape-Murder] Victim's Father Writes To SC | "Address Issues Flagged In Letter": CJI Chandrachud Directs CBI](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-283.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 17) directed the the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take note of the issues flagged in a letter filed by father of the rape and murder victim at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. CJI Chandrachud said that the father of the deceased has made some suggestions on the leads that should be taken for investigation and the court is not making it public, but will say that these are valuable inputs and CBI should look into this.
![[RG Kar Rape] "Can't Tell Women Not to Work at Night. State of West Bengal Has to Correct it": CJI Blasts Mamata Govt. Over 'No Night Shift Policy For Women Doctors'](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DBETJK.jpg?resize=447%2C309&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 17) said that the West Bengal government cannot prevent women doctors from working night shifts or beyond 12-hour shifts. “Women do not want concessions, only equal opportunities”: CJI said while hearing a suo motu case regarding the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the State-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. It was informed that the State, as part of recent security measures, has notified that the women doctors’ night duty may be avoided.
![[Kolkata Rape-Murder] "Matter of Public Interest, They Must Know What is Transpiring in the Courtroom": CJI Refuses To Stop Streaming of Live Proceedings](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-276.png?resize=447%2C260&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 17) refused to stop streaming of live proceedings in the suo motu case related to the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The top court said it was a matter of public interest and the public must know what is transpiring in the courtroom. CJI Chandrachud perused the CBI report and said disclosing the status would jeopardise further investigation.