In the RG Kar rape and murder case, Calcutta High Court Justice Tirthankar Ghosh recused himself from hearing the petition filed by the victim’s parents, who are demanding a fresh investigation into the matter for justice.
During the hearing, the special CBI judge questioned the agency for not providing all documents to Sandip Ghosh. However, the judge also scolded Ghosh’s lawyer, stating, “We’re not here to find faults with either side.This is not a political platform where you can raise your voice. You cannot speak like this against an agency. Submit your concerns in writing.” The court maintained that legal arguments must follow proper procedures.
On Sunday in Kolkata, a silent protest marked the first birthday of the R G Kar Hospital rape-murder victim, organized by ‘Abhaya Manch’. Doctors and citizens marched five kilometers, mouths tied with black cloths, demanding justice. The event also emphasized ongoing outrage and the need for stricter measures against such crimes.
A 20-year-old second-year MBBS student from RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata was found hanging in her hostel room on Friday. Her worried mother, a doctor at Kamarhati ESI Hospital, broke open the door after receiving no response to repeated calls and found her lifeless body. Police have not found a suicide note and are investigating the case as unnatural death. The incident comes after the brutal rape and murder of a female doctor at the same hospital last year, sparking concerns over student safety.
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The Calcutta High Court Today (Jan 27) reserved its judgment on appeals from the West Bengal government and CBI, both demanding the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar College and Hospital. Both parties argue that the life imprisonment sentence handed down by the Sealdah Sessions Court is inadequate, emphasizing the state’s and CBI’s shared pursuit of justice.
The Calcutta High Court Today (Jan 27) began hearing appeals from the West Bengal government and the CBI against the life imprisonment sentence given to Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. Both parties argue the punishment is too lenient and are demanding the death penalty. The CBI emphasized its right to challenge the sentence as the investigation agency, while the state government asserted its authority to appeal the trial court’s judgment.
Between 1991 and 2024, the Supreme Court has exercised its suo motu jurisdiction in over 65 cases. Over the years, it has invoked this authority in several landmark matters involving public interest, social justice, and fundamental rights. Notable examples include the Kolkata hospital rape case, the deaths of children in the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, and the plight of migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CFSL report in the Kolkata RG Kar case has revealed that the seminar room, where the body of a junior doctor was found on August 9, 2023, may not be the actual crime scene, as no evidence of scuffle, assault, or a crime was found there. This contradicts initial reports suggesting she was raped and murdered in the room, raising questions about the investigations by the Kolkata Police and later the CBI. The case, involving accused civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, also saw the resignation of hospital principal Ghosh amidst allegations of delays and financial irregularities, leaving critical aspects of the incident unresolved.
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The Supreme Court, on December 10, noted that the trial in the RG Kar rape-murder case is proceeding day-to-day from Monday to Thursday at the Special CBI Court in Sealdah. So far, 43 of the 81 prosecution witnesses have been examined. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar stated the matter would be reviewed next on March 17, with liberty for parties to raise concerns about trial delays if needed.
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The Supreme Court Today (Dec 10) resumed hearing the high-profile case of the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor from Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar. The Court reviewed the progress of the investigation, with the CBI submitting its seventh progress report. The Chief Justice inquired about the status of the case in the lower courts, while the victim’s family lawyer requested a speedy trial. Senior Advocate Indira Jaising emphasized the need for an independent monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of the National Task Force’s recommendations. The Court also addressed the chargesheet filing timeline and discussed various suggestions made in the case, highlighting the importance of addressing these through proper channels.