Former Justice M. Lokur expressed concerns about investigative lapses in the Kolkata rape-murder case, highlighting the premature cremation of the victim’s body and the delayed filing of the FIR. Questions also arose about postmortem findings and the handling of the crime scene. The CBI’s status report revealed details of tampering and the arrest of a suspect.
The Calcutta High Court questioned why a murder case wasn’t initially registered in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, suggesting that the hospital officials could have filed the complaint. The court also urged the state to engage in dialogue with protesting doctors demanding better protection.
The Kerala High Court on Friday(5th April), has ordered a CBI investigation into the death of Sidharthan JS, a student at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, following allegations of severe ragging. The urgency of the matter was emphasized, with concerns raised about potential delays and obstacles hindering a fair investigation by the state police. The court ruling was in response to a petition filed by Sidharthan’s father, seeking a thorough and impartial investigation.
