[RG Kar Rape-Murder] “Parents Disturbed by the Repeated Circulation”: CJI Orders Protection of Victim’s Identity Amid Social Media Clips

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

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.

[RG Kar Rape-Murder] Victim’s Father Writes To SC | “Address Issues Flagged In Letter”: CJI Chandrachud Directs CBI

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- Murder] ‘We Find CBI’s Report Disturbing’, Asks CBI to File Status Report On ‘Financial Irregularities’ at R G Kar Hospital: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court instructed today (17th Sept) the CBI to provide an update on the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital case, emphasizing the importance of public interest and transparency. They also refused to halt live proceedings despite concerns raised by the West Bengal government. The Court stressed the need to protect the victim’s identity and instructed Wikipedia to remove sensitive information. Additionally, the CBI was asked to submit a status report on the financial irregularities in medical departments. The case involves the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor, leading to multiple unresolved questions and investigations into potential corruption and evidence tampering.

[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 New Policy

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

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.

[MUDA Scam] Karnataka HC Extends Stay on Trial Court Proceedings Against CM Siddaramaiah Until September 12

Today, On 9th September, The Karnataka High Court extended the stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case until September 12. The case involves alleged irregularities during his tenure as Chairman of MUDA. The court postponed the hearing on Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging the Governor’s approval for his prosecution to the same date. This extends temporary relief to the CM as the legal battle continues.

Supreme Court Seeks SG’s Views on Centre and AAI’s Curative Plea Against Verdict Granting GMR Airports Upgrade of Nagpur Airport

Today(27th August), The Supreme Court sought Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s input on the Centre and AAI’s curative plea challenging its previous verdict favoring GMR Airports for upgrading and operating Nagpur’s Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. The plea responds to a May 2022 decision that upheld a Bombay High Court ruling invalidating a contract cancellation.

BJP Leader Subramanian Swamy Plea Against Rahul Gandhi’s Indian Citizenship will be Treated as “Public Interest Litigation”: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court today has decided to treat Subramanian Swamy’s petition regarding Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship as a public interest litigation (PIL). The case will be sent to the PIL roster bench, but no comments have been made on the merits of the case. Swamy alleges violations by Rahul Gandhi and requests the Ministry of Home Affairs to review the cancellation of his Indian citizenship.

[Nithari Killings Case] SC Agrees to Hear CBI’s Appeal Against High Court’s Acquittal of Surendra Koli

Today, On14th August, The Supreme Court agreed to consider a plea challenging the acquittal of Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case. The CBI filed a new plea against the Allahabad High Court’s decision and included it with other pending petitions. Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher faced charges of rape and murder in this shocking case.