Today, On 19th November, The Supreme Court said it “cannot issue blanket protection orders” for doctors participating in protests after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, noting that protection must depend on specific facts while the larger issue of safety remains under scrutiny.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the four-day delay in filing a First Information Report (FIR) related to a student suicide at IIT Kharagpur. The Court demanded appearances from IIT officials and police to explain the delay. It reflects growing concerns about student suicides and accountability among educational institutions and authorities.
Today, On 24th April, The Supreme Court has slammed the suicides linked to caste discrimination in higher educational institutions, calling it “extremely unfortunate.” It has granted the University Grants Commission (UGC) permission to announce new regulations aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination and preventing such tragic incidents.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India will continue its hearing next week on the suo moto case concerning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. According to the Cause List published on the Supreme Court’s official website, the Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar will resume the hearing on March 17.
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On Thursday, November 7, The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has refused to transfer the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder trial outside West Bengal. Despite concerns raised about local conditions and faith in the judiciary, the Court affirmed the trial’s continuation in the state, with charges framed against the accused set for evidence presentation soon.
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Today, On 15th October, the Supreme Court expressed concerns about the recruitment methods for civic police volunteers after Sanjay Roy, an accused in a junior doctor’s rape and murder, was identified as one. The Court demanded transparency and data from the West Bengal government regarding these volunteers, emphasizing their qualifications and oversight.