A Kolkata court has instructed the CBI to submit a progress report by February 24 regarding the rape and murder case of a doctor, following the sentencing of convict Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment.
The Calcutta High Court has admitted the CBI’s appeal against the life sentence given to Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case, while rejecting a separate appeal from the West Bengal government. Both parties had sought capital punishment for Roy, who committed the heinous crime in August 2023, provoking nationwide outrage.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that Sandip Ghosh, former principal of R G Kar Medical College, must be given reasonable time before charges in a financial irregularities case are framed. The court emphasized due process while fast-tracking the trial, allowing for a one-week extension to prepare a defense and monitor proceedings closely.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed Sandip Ghosh’s petition to postpone charges in a financial irregularities case from his tenure as RG Kar Medical College principal. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh ruled against interference with the CBI court’s order. As the trial proceeds, Ghosh remains under scrutiny amid ongoing investigations into financial misconduct.
A Kolkata special court has instructed the CBI to present all documents related to the corruption case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, involving former principal Sandip Ghosh. The investigation followed the tragic rape and murder of a medic. The next hearing is scheduled for Friday, aimed at expediting the trial process.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has received West Bengal government’s approval to prosecute Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, for financial irregularities. The Calcutta High Court instructed a special court to expedite the trial process. Alongside, the Enforcement Directorate is investigating connected financial misconduct. The case underscores scrutiny of public institutions.
Junior doctors protested outside Sealdah Court, demanding harsher punishment for Sanjay Roy, sentenced to life for the RG Kar rape-murder. Discontent with the decision, they plan to appeal. West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed dissatisfaction, stressing that she would have ensured a death penalty if within jurisdiction. Public calls for stricter justice continue.
Kolkata Police escorted Sanjay Roy, accused in the R G Kar Medical College rape-murder case, to Sealdah court amidst significant noise to hinder his communication with journalists. His trial, overseen by Judge Anirban Das, is ongoing with nine witnesses testifying. The CBI investigates the case after the murder of a doctor sparked national outrage on August 9.
Three doctors testified in the trial for the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata, increasing witness count to nine. Accused Sanjay Roy has attended court under police escort since his arrest following the discovery of the victim’s body. The case highlights safety concerns in state-run hospitals and has prompted a CBI investigation due to public demand.
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The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Calcutta High Court’s order for a CBI investigation into alleged custodial torture of two women detained during protests in West Bengal. This follows the rape and murder of a doctor. The court has instructed the state government to propose IPS officers for a potential new Special Investigation Team. Further hearings are anticipated.