Today, On 10th September, Protesting junior doctors in India continue their strike despite a Supreme Court order to return to work, following the Kolkata rape-murder case. They demand justice and the removal of key officials. The case has led to nationwide outrage and protests, prompting calls for improved safety measures and stricter laws in medical facilities.
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.
Today(on 23rd August),The Calcutta High Court directed the SIT to transfer all materials related to the financial irregularities case against former RG Kar Medical College principal Dr. Sandeep Ghosh to the CBI. The CBI is set to officially take over the case by 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Today, Sanjoy Roy, accused in Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody after his CBI custody ended. The court has approved the administration of a polygraph test on him and four others connected to the case. Polygraph tests are used to assist investigators in their inquiries, although their results are not admissible in court.
Today, On 22nd August, A Kolkata court granted the CBI permission to conduct a lie detector test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors connected to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. This decision comes amidst ongoing investigations and public outrage. Dr. Ghosh also faces additional allegations from his past, adding to the controversy.
Today, On 22nd August, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce tougher anti-rape legislation and fast-track courts, following a recent tragic incident. She emphasized the need for swift justice, highlighting the alarming daily occurrence of nearly 90 rape cases nationwide. The Supreme Court has expressed strong concern over the handling of the case and urged measures to ensure healthcare workers’ safety.
The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) has today ended their two-week strike at AIIMS in Delhi following Supreme Court assurances. The strike was sparked by the rape and murder of a fellow doctor in Kolkata. The RDA thanked the Supreme Court and emphasized their commitment to advocating for healthcare worker safety.
The lawyer sought today Calcutta High Court’s intervention on the SIT formed by the State for the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. The High Court awaits the Supreme Court’s directions and ordered the counsel to appear on Wednesday. The case, already under scrutiny, has now captivated national attention and drawn the Supreme Court’s involvement.
