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.
![[Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder] Ex-Principal Sandip Ghosh of RG Kar Hospital Granted Bail](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rg-kar-2.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 13th December, Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was granted bail in a case involving the rape and murder of a doctor but remains in custody for a separate financial irregularities investigation. Allegations against Ghosh included evidence tampering, while Mondal was charged with delaying the FIR. The case ignited nationwide protests for better safety and justice for medical workers.
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A Kolkata court criticized the CBI for its careless handling of the RG Kar rape case, denying its request for extended custody of the accused, police inspector Abhijit Mondal and former hospital principal Sandip Ghosh. Both will remain in judicial custody for four more days, with the next hearing on October 4.
![[RG Kar Rape and Murder Case] "False Records Created In Police Station": CBI Tells Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-35-2.png?resize=447%2C338&ssl=1)
KOLKATA: Today (26th Sept): The CBI is investigating the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, focusing on possible conspiracies among officials, including the delayed evidence seizure and case registration. Arrests have been made for evidence tampering, while junior doctors demand justice and official accountability. Courts question the police’s handling of the incident, complicating the case further.
Today, On 20th August, the CBI asked a Sealdah court for permission to conduct a narco test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh, implicated in the rape-murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The investigation, now under CBI’s jurisdiction, seeks to clarify complex details amidst public outrage and concerns about a possible cover-up by influential figures.
The CBI informed the court that Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was willfully absent from the crime scene in the Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder case. Investigators suspect external influences on Ghosh’s actions, which hindered the investigation, raising concerns about a possible larger conspiracy involving him and police officer Abhijit Mondal.
![[Kolkata Rape & Murder] "What Are You Doing Here? When Will You Announce The Decision? The World is Watching": Veteran singer Usha Uthup Questions CJI Chandrachud](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Usha-Uthup-Questions-CJI-Chandrachud-at-She-Shakti-Conclave.png?resize=350%2C155&ssl=1)
Today, On 17th September, At the She Shakti event, singer Usha Uthup directly questioned Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud about the Kolkata Rape Case, expressing the public’s demand for swift justice. This incident reflects the widespread interest in the case and the efforts of public figures to advocate for its resolution. The case involves the assault and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, with subsequent arrests and ongoing investigations by the Supreme Court and central agencies. Notable personalities including Kirron Kher, Sikander Kher, Bhumi Pednekar, Rasika Dugal, and Shefali Shah also attended the event.
![[RG Kar Rape-Murder] "There is a Larger Conspiracy Behind the Crime": CBI Tells Court After Arrest of Ex-Principal & Police Officer](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-254.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The CBI arrested the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and a police officer in connection with the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor, suspecting a larger conspiracy. The arrests follow concerns about delayed police action and suspicions of evidence tampering and cover-up, prompting public outrage and protests demanding justice and accountability.
