Nationwide protests continue in response to the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. Celebrities like Bhumi Pednekar, Nandita Das, and Babul Supriyo have expressed their outrage. Bhumi Pednekar called for stricter laws, stating, "We need to set examples." Nandita Das highlighted the deep disturbance caused by such violence, while Babul Supriyo, a TMC minister, urged for swift justice and supported capital punishment for the culprits. The case has sparked widespread condemnation, with citizens across India demanding an end to such barbaric acts.

Massive protests erupted in Badlapur, Maharashtra, after two four-year-old girls were sexually assaulted at a school by a contracted cleaner. The accused, Akshay Shinde, was arrested after parents insisted on filing a complaint. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case. Three police officers were suspended for delaying the FIR. Protests turned violent, blocking railway tracks, and forcing the school to suspend the principal. The case will be expedited in a fast-track court, and senior lawyer Ujwal Nikam was appointed as the special public prosecutor.

The Supreme Court criticized West Bengal police for "running away" during the vandalism at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital. The vandalism followed nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Senior advocate Aparajita Singh informed the court that women doctors at the hospital were threatened after the attack, forcing some to leave. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud called the police's behavior "very serious" and questioned their actions during the incident. Representing the Bengal government, Kapil Sibal claimed the mob outnumbered the police, but the Chief Justice remained unconvinced, pressing for accountability.

Authorities have suspended internet services in Badlapur, Maharashtra, following massive protests over the sexual assault of two young girls at a kindergarten. The suspension aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and control the escalating situation. The protests, which saw residents blocking railway lines, caused significant disruption to train services. Police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the crowds. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that the case will be fast-tracked, with strict action promised against the accused. The internet shutdown is part of efforts to maintain peace as tensions continue to rise in the area.

In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a doctor was arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old Dalit nurse at his residence on Saturday night. The incident was reported after the nurse's father lodged an FIR. The police also arrested a nurse and a ward boy for forcibly bringing the victim to the doctor's home and locking her inside. The doctor, who runs a private hospital, faces charges under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections. The hospital has been sealed, and all accused are in judicial custody.

The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Bengal government for its handling of the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud declared, “Let not the power of the state of West Bengal be unleashed on peaceful protesters.” The Court criticized delays in returning the victim's body and mishandling by RG Kar Medical College's former principal. It also emphasized that women’s safety in workplaces is a constitutional right. The CBI has been ordered to report on the investigation by August 22, and a task force will address safety for doctors.

The Supreme Court criticized the West Bengal government for delaying the FIR in the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. The Court termed the incident horrific and questioned the sluggish response of authorities. A 10-member task force was formed to ensure safety for doctors nationwide. The Court also directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to report by August 22 and addressed the vandalism at RG Kar Hospital, questioning the police’s failure to prevent a mob from entering. Protests by doctors have continued, demanding justice and a comprehensive probe.

A POCSO court sentenced six individuals involved in the 1992 Ajmer rape case to life imprisonment. Judge Ranjan Singh also imposed fines of Rs 5 lakh on each. The convicted men, Nafees Chishti, Naseem alias Tarzan, Salim Chishti, Iqbal Bhati, Sohail Gani, and Sayed Zameer Hussain, were found guilty of exploiting over 100 girls, aged 11 to 20, by befriending and blackmailing them into compromising situations, then raping them. The scandal shook Ajmer, and after years of legal proceedings, the court delivered this long-awaited verdict. Some other accused were previously acquitted or completed their sentences.

During his visit to Raebareli, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi referred to questions about the Kolkata rape-murder case as a "distraction." He emphasized his focus on Dalit rights and promised to address the case in the coming days. "I won't allow any distraction," Gandhi stated. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Gandhi's remarks, calling them "shocking beyond imagination." Poonawalla accused Gandhi of avoiding questions on West Bengal due to political alliances, saying, "This is an insult to the protesting women and the victim's family." The rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at RG Kar Medical College has led to nationwide protests.

In Badlapur, Maharashtra, protests broke out after two kindergarten girls, aged three and four, were allegedly sexually abused by a school attendant. The incident led to angry demonstrations with protestors vandalizing the school and blocking train services at Badlapur station. The accused was arrested, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed that charges be filed under the POCSO Act. He ordered the case to be fast-tracked. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by Inspector General Aarti Singh will probe the case, while the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights announced an investigation into the delayed FIR registration.