The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned former principal Sandip Ghosh for another round of polygraph tests in connection with the brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate medico at RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata. The investigation, which was initiated after a single bench of the Calcutta High Court ordered the CBI to probe the alleged corruption at the medical college, has now extended to 14 other locations in the city. The incident has also prompted the Supreme Court to order the security of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
Adish Aggarwala, former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association, has warned current president Kapil Sibal of a potential 'no confidence motion' against him. This comes after Sibal circulated a resolution under the SCBA's name that downplayed the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Aggarwala has accused Sibal of exhibiting a conflict of interest by representing the West Bengal government in related cases while making these statements.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started conducting polygraph tests on the main accused and six others in the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The tests have been conducted in the prison where the main accused is lodged, while the others will be tested at the CBI's office. This development comes after the CBI informed the Supreme Court that there were attempts to cover up the crime by the local police. The incident has sparked widespread protests.
The Supreme Court expressed its concern over the handling of a female doctor's rape and murder case by the Kolkata Police, calling their delay in registering the case as "extremely disturbing." The court also urged protesting doctors to return to work, assuring them of no adverse action upon their return. The court has ordered the officer in charge of the initial entry to appear at the next hearing and disclose the time of the entry. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also informed the court that the FIR was shockingly registered after the postmortem and cremation of the doctor.
The Supreme Court, while hearing the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, criticized the West Bengal government and questioned the timing of the registration of the unnatural death case and postmortem. The court urged the striking doctors to return to work and assured no action would be taken against them. The CBI, which is now handling the case, has submitted a 3D scan of the crime scene and CCTV footage showing the accused's movements. The court also questioned the time gap between the registration of the unnatural death case and the FIR, calling it "disturbing."
In a stark rebuke of the Kolkata police for their handling of the aftermath of a trainee doctor's rape and murder, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to take over the security of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The move came after a mob systematically attacked doctors and medical staff at the facility on August 15, prompting over 700 doctors to leave out of safety concerns. The court also constituted a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol for the safety of doctors and facilities at hospitals.
In light of the recent rape and murder case of a Kolkata doctor, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud noted that if conditions are not safe for women to go to work, it is a denial of their equality. He emphasized that the issue goes beyond just one case, and there needs to be a national protocol in place to ensure the safety of all doctors, especially women. The Supreme Court has proposed the formation of a national task force to establish guidelines for the protection of medical professionals and has urged protesting doctors to return to work.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, expresses deep concern over the widespread dissemination of the name and photograph of the victim in the Kolkata rape-murder case. The bench questions the handling of the FIR and prioritizes the case's importance, stressing the need to protect the victim's privacy and uphold the integrity of the legal proceedings. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal denies allegations that no FIR was filed, stating that an unnatural death case was registered.
The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of a recent case of rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata and expressed concerns over the lack of safe working conditions for medical professionals. To address this issue, the court has set up a National Task Force comprising senior doctors from diverse backgrounds. The task force will suggest modalities for ensuring safety of doctors, creating a standard national protocol, and preventing gender-based violence in the workplace. The task force is expected to submit an interim report within three weeks and a final report within two months, with suggestions on how to implement their recommendations in hospitals.
The Supreme Court has stepped in to investigate the horrific rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. After expressing dissatisfaction with the progress of the Kolkata Police, the Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over the case. The victim's parents have also raised concerns about the preservation of evidence and the lack of cooperation from the hospital administration. The Court's involvement has sparked further criticism against the West Bengal government for failing to maintain law and order during subsequent protests.