The family of the RG Kar trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered last year, claimed her phone number was removed from a WhatsApp group and suspiciously used for several months after her tragic death at the Kolkata hospital.
Today, On 24th January, The CBI approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, convicted in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. The High Court is set to hear the appeal on January 27, alongside a similar plea from the West Bengal government. Roy was previously sentenced to life imprisonment by the Sealdah court. The case continues to draw attention due to its severity and legal implications.
Today, On 22nd January, The Calcutta High Court will hear the CBI, the convict, and the victim’s family before deciding on the West Bengal government’s appeal concerning the sentence in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. The government argues the trial court’s sentence was inadequate, while the CBI opposes the state’s right to appeal, asserting its role as the prosecuting agency. The case will be taken up on Monday, with all parties presenting their arguments. The hearing aims to address the state’s challenge and ensure a fair review of the sentence.
In the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, the trial court judge sharply criticized the police and hospital authorities for their careless handling of the investigation. The judge stated that the police showed an indifferent attitude towards the case, highlighting delays in filing the FIR and lapses in evidence collection. He called for accountability and better handling of such sensitive cases. The verdict has ignited serious concerns about safety and justice in public institutions.