The Calcutta High Court is set to continue hearing the plea of the RG Kar rape-murder victim’s parents. They are demanding a deeper CBI investigation into the tragic case from August 9. The Supreme Court recently granted approval for the hearing to proceed. This has renewed hopes for justice and accountability in the case.
In a major update on the RG Kar rape and murder case, the victim’s parents Today (Jan 29) withdrawn their plea from the Supreme Court, where they had sought a fresh investigation. The SC pointed out that Sanjoy Roy had already been convicted and advised caution in reopening the case. The court has postponed the hearing to January 29, while the next major hearing is expected in March 2025, unless an urgent request is made. The case continues to spark nationwide outrage over safety concerns for medical professionals.
The Supreme Court of India will hear the suo motu case Today (January 29), regarding the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s R G Kar Medical College. Earlier, on January 22, the court postponed the hearing after a Kolkata court sentenced the accused, Sanjoy Roy, to life imprisonment until death. This case has gained massive public attention due to its brutality, with demands for strict justice growing stronger.
Today, On 22nd January,The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, has adjourned the hearing in the R G Kar rape-murder case to January 29. This follows the recent sentencing of Sanjoy Roy, the accused, to life imprisonment until death by a Kolkata court. The case has sparked widespread attention due to the brutality of the crime and the demand for justice. The adjournment provides the apex court additional time to evaluate the legal arguments presented.
The investigation into the young doctor’s murder suggests premeditation, as modified duty rosters were noticed prior to the incident. Key suspects Sandeep Ghosh and Sanjoy Roy have been linked through evidence, including exchanged photos and video calls. Forensic findings further implicate Roy, who has been arrested as the prime suspect.
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Today, October 15, the Supreme Court is conducting a crucial hearing on the suo motu case related to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College Hospital. This sensitive case has garnered significant attention, and a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, alongside Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra, is overseeing the matter. “The CBI has been in direct touch with the parents of the deceased and have been apprised of the steps taken so far”: CJI noted the CBI’s efforts in maintaining direct communication with the deceased’s family to keep them informed of the progress. .
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Today, September 30, the Supreme Court questioned the State of West Bengal about the slow progress as regards the improvement of safety measures for doctors in government hospitals across the State. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra noted that more than 50 percent of the work as per its earlier directions were yet to be complete. The Bench was hearing a suo motu case regarding the rape and murder of a 31-year-old resident doctor, who was found dead at the State-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
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Today, September 30, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud said that the parents of the deceased of RG Kar rape & murder are disturbed by the repeated clips circulating on social media that reference photos and reels. He added that in addition to these clips, videos have also become widespread. The earlier order has been clarified to apply to all intermediaries, reiterating that no intermediary shall be permitted to display the name or images that reveal her identity.
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Today, September 30, the Supreme Court is set to hear a case in which it has taken suo moto cognizance of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month. According to the cause list published on the court’s website, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud will continue hearing this suo moto case. After a month-long protest, junior doctors returned to work on Saturday and indicated that they may consider resuming a complete ‘cease work’ in medical colleges, depending on the state government’s assurances about their safety during the upcoming court proceedings.