Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:10pm on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
During Supreme Court hearing on the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud corrected his pronunciation of "Kar" after Justice Hrishikesh Roy pointed out the mistake. The hospital has been in the spotlight since the tragic incident, which led to nationwide protests demanding better safety for doctors. The Supreme Court has now set up a National Task Force to improve working conditions for healthcare professionals. The CJI expressed his understanding of doctors' challenges, sharing his own experience of sleeping on a hospital floor.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:39pm on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has written to PM Narendra Modi, calling for tougher anti-rape legislation following public outrage over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The Mamata-led government has faced backlash for its handling of the case and the subsequent vandalism at RG Kar Hospital. Banerjee accused opposition parties of attempting to disrupt the investigation. The Supreme Court has criticized the state government for not controlling the vandalism, and the Calcutta High Court has handed over the investigation to the CBI.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:31pm on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
Doctors at AIIMS, New Delhi, ended their 11-day strike on Thursday following the Supreme Court's appeal. The strike began in protest of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. The Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) thanked the Supreme Court for taking action and addressing the safety of healthcare workers. They urged authorities to follow the Court's directives and confirmed that no punitive action will be taken against the striking doctors. The RDA will continue symbolic protests after duty hours until justice is served.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:57am on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
Sanjay Roy, accused of the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, is described as a "sexual pervert" by CBI sources. The CBI, which took over the case on August 13, reported that Roy showed no remorse during psychometric tests. The 33-year-old civic volunteer confessed to the crime, detailing it without emotion. The horrific incident has sparked nationwide outrage and led to widespread protests. The Supreme Court has requested a status report on the investigation, as the case continues to unfold.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:51am on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud called for non-politicization of the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case during a Supreme Court hearing on Thursday. He urged the Centre and West Bengal governments to keep legal proceedings free from political influence. The court witnessed a heated exchange between Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and West Bengal counsel Kapil Sibal. Sibal asked for action against provocative statements, while Mehta highlighted a controversial remark by a West Bengal minister threatening violence against critics. The Chief Justice stressed that the focus should remain on the law and justice, not political agendas.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:41am on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal government not to take any action against individuals peacefully protesting the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The order came amid ongoing demonstrations by medical professionals and students demanding justice for the victim. The Supreme Court emphasized the right to peaceful protest while continuing its oversight of the case. The court's directive aims to ensure that protestors can voice their concerns without fear of reprisal from state authorities, as the investigation into the tragic incident progresses.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:39am on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
The Bombay High Court, on Thursday, made strong remarks while taking suo moto cognisance of a plea regarding the sexual assault of two children at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra. The court questioned the safety of schools, asking, "If schools are not a safe place, then what is the point of talking about 'right to education'?" The court also criticized the police and state for failing to file a case against the school despite complaints, drawing a parallel to the delayed case filing in the recent rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:09am on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
The Supreme Court continued hearing the Kolkata rape-murder case, involving a 31-year-old doctor. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud urged protesting doctors to return to work, promising no action against them. The court dismissed the "151-gm semen" theory, emphasizing evidence over social media claims. The three-judge bench, including Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, aims to address the case. The court acknowledged doctors' long working hours and pledged to hear their concerns. The hearing seeks to resolve the protests and address the brutal crime at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:18am on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
The CBI's investigation into the murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College has revealed that she was not gang-raped. The probe, which started on August 13, identified Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, as the sole perpetrator. Forensic and DNA evidence has confirmed Roy's involvement in the rape and murder. The doctor's body was found in the hospital's seminar hall on August 9. Roy was arrested on August 10. The investigation has clarified that Roy acted alone in the crime.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46am on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
The Bombay High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls at a Badlapur school near Mumbai. The 23-year-old cleaner accused of the assault was arrested on August 17. Protests have erupted across the city, with demonstrators demanding the death penalty for the suspect. The assault reportedly occurred in the school’s toilet. The High Court is set to hear the case today, with Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan presiding over the matter. The case has garnered significant attention due to the serious nature of the allegations.