![[RG- Kar Rape and Murder Row] 'Approach Lower Court For Bail': Calcutta High Court To RG Kar Ex Principal Sandip Ghosh](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-95-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Calcutta High Court denied bail to Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former Principal of RG Kar Medical College, in a financial irregularities case and directed him to approach the lower court. Concurrently, the CBI is investigating Ghosh for the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor amidst ongoing probes into multiple irregularities at the institution.
![[Kolkata Rape-Murder Case] "We Are Not Doing Anything Like That Here. No Such Transfer." SC Refuses To Transfer Trial Outside West Bengal](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-3-4.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
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.
Today, On 30th September, the Supreme Court requested a progress report from the National Task Force regarding the Kolkata rape case, rescheduling the next hearing to October 14. The Chief Justice criticized West Bengal’s slow infrastructure improvements for safety, particularly related to CCTVs and medical facility upgrades, while emphasizing victim identity protection amidst ongoing investigations.
![[RG Kar Rape and Murder Case] "False Records Created In Police Station": CBI Tells Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-35-2.png?resize=447%2C338&ssl=1)
KOLKATA: Today (26th Sept): The CBI is investigating the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, focusing on possible conspiracies among officials, including the delayed evidence seizure and case registration. Arrests have been made for evidence tampering, while junior doctors demand justice and official accountability. Courts question the police’s handling of the incident, complicating the case further.
![[Doctor's Rape and Murder] "New Suicide Theory" Proposed by Dr. Ghosh Despite Presence of External Injuries on the Victim's Body: CBI Tells Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/RG-Kar-case_-CBI-arrests-Sandip-Ghosh-SHO-for-allegedly-destroying-evidence-_-India-News-News9live.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, is accused of attempting to downplay a doctor’s rape and murder as suicide, leading to evidence destruction. He and police officer Abhijit Mondal face charges of evidence tampering. The CBI alleges mishandling of the case and granted custody for further proceedings.
![[RG Kar Financial Irregularities] CBI Files 125-Page Chargesheet Naming Ex-Principal Sandip Ghosh, Not Accepted by Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-11-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 2nd September, Former RG Kar Hospital Principal, Sandip Ghosh, has been arrested by the CBI in Kolkata, linked to financial irregularities and a recent rape-murder case. Three others were also arrested. The CBI is investigating Ghosh’s actions, and a former deputy superintendent has appealed for the Enforcement Directorate to probe alleged financial misconduct. Ghosh’s controversial transfer and actions have sparked widespread protests.
The Supreme Court has taken on the case of the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, scheduling a hearing on Tuesday. The case has garnered national attention and pertains to a 31-year-old doctor found murdered in a hospital. A suspect has been arrested, and the Calcutta High Court has ordered the investigation to be transferred to the CBI. The case has prompted action from the Indian Medical Association and raised concerns about privacy rights and a fair investigation.