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Today, On 9th September, The Indian Medical Association (IMA) in West Bengal stands firm in their support for the ongoing doctors’ strike, despite the Supreme Court’s order to return to duty. The protests are in response to the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor in Kolkata. The IMA criticizes the court’s decision and emphasizes the need for justice and the fight against healthcare corruption.
The Supreme Court today took up the RG Kar Rape-Murder case suo motu, with a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. The CBI presented its status report while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and advocate Kapil Sibal represented the central agency and West Bengal government, respectively. The case involves widespread protests and calls for increased protection for medical professionals.
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A midnight march titled “Reclaim the Night” is planned in Kolkata to mark the anniversary of a tragic rape-murder case. The event aims to raise awareness and demand justice for victims of gender-based violence. The Supreme Court set the next hearing for the RG Kar case on September 9, amid ongoing nationwide protests. Several protests and calls for justice continue, involving various political and social groups, amid ongoing preparations for the Durga Puja festival.
The Delhi High Court, under Justice Vikas Mahajan, ruled that video recording of all proceedings, including bail hearings, is mandatory under the SC/ST Act, without exceptions for sexual crimes. The court emphasized that these recordings must be used only for court purposes, ensuring the privacy and protection of victims’ identities.
A Sealdah court in Kolkata reprimanded the CBI for missing legal representatives at Sanjay Roy’s hearing, questioning the granting of bail. Roy, accused in a rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College, was denied bail and remanded to custody. The case involves polygraph tests and financial irregularities at the college.
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Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was arrested for alleged corruption and financial misconduct. Facing public outrage over a doctor’s rape and murder at the hospital, he stepped down but was appointed as principal of another college by the West Bengal government. The case has been transferred to the CBI.
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The President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) urged doctors to prioritize patient care and trust the Supreme Court with justice in the Kolkata rape-murder case. The victim’s tragic death sparked nationwide outrage and protests, leading to the involvement of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and calls for better safety measures in medical facilities.
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Today, On 30th August, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar condemned Kapil Sibal’s description of violence against women as a “symptomatic malaise,” criticizing the trivialization of their suffering. The controversial remarks were made in the context of the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. The incident has sparked national outrage and calls for fundamental workplace reforms.
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The Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL against the BJP’s Bengal Bandh, citing the petitioner’s prior prohibition from filing PILs. The BJP had called for the bandh in response to a doctor’s rape and murder, sparking student protests. The PIL argued that such bandhs disrupt public life and infringe on citizens’ rights.
Conflicting reports have surfaced regarding the polygraph test in the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. The accused, already under investigation for the heinous crime, is now facing new allegations of molesting another woman. The discrepancies in the polygraph test results have raised concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the investigation. Authorities are under pressure to clarify the situation as the case continues to unfold, with public scrutiny intensifying over the handling of the allegations.