![[BREAKING] RG KAR Rape-Murder | "Post-Mortem Report Doesn’t Even Mention the Time it was Conducted, Submit Fresh Status Report Next Tuesday": SC To CBI](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-143.png?resize=447%2C238&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 9) asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a fresh report in the Kolkata rape-murder case next Tuesday after the central agency flagged the forensic report in the case and said “who collected the samples” has emerged as a relevant question.
![[BREAKING] RG Kar Rape-Murder | Mamata Govt. Moves SC Challenging Cal HC Bail Order to Student Arrested For Leading March Towards Secretariat](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FJTYKJTEN.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The West Bengal government Today (Aug 31) moved to the Supreme Court to challenge the bail granted to Sayan Lahiri of Chhatra Samaj, who was arrested in connection with the Nabanna Abhijan violence. Mamata Banerjee-led govt has sought a stay on the high court’s decision. The matter is expected to be mentioned before the Supreme Court on Monday for urgent listing
![[RG Kar Doctor Rape-Murder] "Zero Tolerance, Our Govt Will Amend Law Next Week to Ensure Death Penalty for Rapists": WB CM Mamata Banerjee](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-78-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee vows to amend laws for death penalty for rapists, threatening protest if the governor delays approval. She urges doctors to end strike, criticizes BJP for exploiting a rape-murder case for political gain. The case involves a doctor’s brutal assault and murder, sparking national outrage and a CBI investigation.
![[Kolkata Hospital Rape-Murder] "Justice & Medicine Cannot Go On Strike Because it Handles Matters of Life & Liberty": CJI Chandrachud](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-287.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug 22) reiterated its appeal to the doctors protesting over the rape and killing of a Kolkata medic to resume work and directed no coercive action against them.
The court said judges and doctors cannot go on a strike since they deal with matters involving life and liberty. “Justice and medicine cannot afford to be stopped. Can we (judges) go and sit outside the Supreme Court now?” the bench headed by CJI Chandrachud asked.
![[Doctor Rape & Murder] "A girl lost her life in most inhuman way, don't laugh at least": SG Mehta to Kapil Sibal in SC](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-276.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
During a Supreme Court hearing Today (Aug 22) on the Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, criticised West Bengal government’s counsel Kapil Sibal for allegedly “laughing” while Mehta was pointing out gaps in registering the FIR by police. “A girl has lost her life in the most inhuman and undignified manner. Don’t at least laugh,” Mehta said.
![[BREAKING] "I Have Not Come Across The Procedure Followed By Police In My 30 Years Career": SC Expresses Concerns On State's Role In RG Kar Hospital Rape-Murder Case](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SVsv.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
While hearing of a suo moto criminal writ petition concerning the death of a postgraduate trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, the Supreme Court today expressed concern about the manner in which the West Bengal police has handled the case so far. The Bench expressed deep concerns over the procedure followed by the Kolkata police. “The entire procedure that has been followed by the State Police is something that I have not come across in my 30 years of career,” Justice Pardiwala remarked.
In RG Kar Hospital Rape-Murder Case
![[BREAKING] "Crime Scene Was Altered When We Began Probe on Day 5 of Doctor's Rape-Murder": CBI Tells SC](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-271.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), while talking about its probe into the rape-murder of a doctor at a Kolkata hospital, said, the crime scene was “altered” when they entered the investigation on day 5. CBI added the doctor’s family was misled with the suicide claim. The agency submitted a status report on the case in the Supreme Court today.
Today, On 20th August, TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy agreed to delete a controversial social media post calling for the CBI to interrogate the Kolkata Police Commissioner. The Calcutta High Court was assured by the state that no action would be taken against Roy. This agreement marked the end of discussions and legal considerations surrounding the issue, highlighting the delicate balance between free speech and public discourse.
Today, On 31st July, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee challenges Enforcement Directorate’s summons in money laundering case before Supreme Court. His counsel argues lack of prescribed procedure under PMLA. The outcome could have significant implications for money laundering enforcement in India and political dynamics in West Bengal. Court extends hearing to the following day.