The father of the doctor raped and murdered at R G Kar Hospital has approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking permission for his lawyers to examine the crime scene. The move aims to uncover any lapses in the investigation and ensure justice is fully served.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (29th Jan) directed hospitals, including AIIMS New Delhi, to regularise the period of absence of doctors who had participated in protests against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. The decision came after a doctors’ association pointed out that while some hospitals had regularised the absence based on an earlier court order, others, including AIIMS Delhi, were treating it as leave.
Today, On 19th December, The parents of the RG Kar rape and murder victim have asked the Calcutta High Court for a fresh investigation into the case. They claim important evidence has been lost during the ongoing CBI-led probe and have urged the court to act quickly. Their request comes after two accused in the case were granted bail on December 14.
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The CBI’s chargesheet against former RG Kar Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh for financial irregularities was rejected by a special court due to lack of West Bengal government’s approval. Ghosh’s tenure faced scrutiny over alleged fraudulent activities while the case gained attention after a tragic incident involving a trainee doctor.
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Today, On 15th October, the CBI updated the Supreme Court on its serious investigation into the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented a status report, noting a chargesheet filed against Sanjay Roy. The Supreme Court criticized delays in the case and mandated urgent safety measures for healthcare professionals.
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Yesterday, On 8th October, the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI investigation into alleged custodial torture of two women arrested during protests related to a doctor’s rape and murder. The court emphasized the need for an independent inquiry due to possible conflicts of interest within local law enforcement. The investigation focuses on police actions from September 8 to 11.
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Today, On 8th October, 50 senior doctors from RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata resigned in solidarity with junior doctors protesting for justice and safety following a rape and murder case. The junior doctors are on an indefinite hunger strike, prompting the seniors to demand government dialogue and address deteriorating health conditions among the strikers.
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A Kolkata court criticized the CBI for its careless handling of the RG Kar rape case, denying its request for extended custody of the accused, police inspector Abhijit Mondal and former hospital principal Sandip Ghosh. Both will remain in judicial custody for four more days, with the next hearing on October 4.
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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.
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