Supreme Court to Address Kolkata Doctor’s Alleged Rape and Murder Case, Hearing on August 20

Supreme Court to Address Kolkata Doctor's Alleged Rape and Murder Case, Hearing on August 20

Ashiq Butt | August 18, 2024 | 07:53 PM IST | Courts & Law, Delhi, India, Kolkata | Follow on Google News

Supreme Court to Address Kolkata Doctor’s Alleged Rape and Murder Case, Hearing on August 20

Supreme Court to Address Kolkata Doctor’s Alleged Rape and Murder Case, Hearing on August 20

Key Highlights:

• Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of the Kolkata doctor’s case.
• Calcutta High Court shifts the investigation from Kolkata Police to CBI.
• Incident has sparked widespread protests and demands for justice.

NEW DELHI, Aug 18: The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The case, which has triggered significant public outcry and protests, is set to be reviewed by a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.

According to the court’s schedule, the matter titled “In Re: Alleged rape and murder incident of a trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata and related issue” is slated for hearing on Tuesday, August 20.

The apex court’s involvement underscores the gravity of the case, which has shocked the medical community and the public at large.

The incident, which reportedly took place in the seminar hall of the state-run hospital, has sparked widespread outrage, with various groups and individuals demanding swift justice for the victim.

The case gained further traction after the Calcutta High Court recently decided to transfer the investigation from the Kolkata Police to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing the need for an impartial and thorough probe.

The decision by the Calcutta High Court to involve the CBI indicates the complexity and sensitivity of the case, which has drawn intense media scrutiny and public attention.

The Supreme Court’s intervention is expected to further accelerate the investigation and bring the matter to a swift and just conclusion.

As the nation awaits the outcome of this high-profile case, the focus remains on ensuring justice for the victim and addressing the broader issues of safety and accountability within the medical profession.

Ashiq Butt

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