The Supreme Court of India has refused to transfer the trial of the RG Kar doctor's rape-murder case from West Bengal to another state. On November 7, 2024, the Supreme Court made this decision, citing concerns that transferring the trial would cast doubts on the legitimacy of India's judicial system. The CISF has taken over security at the state-run hospital and inspected the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's security.
The Trial Location:
The Supreme Court has decided to keep the trial of the RG Kar doctor's rape-murder case in West Bengal, rejecting the plea to transfer it to another state. This decision was made to maintain faith in the state's judiciary and avoid casting doubts on the legitimacy of India's judicial system.
Yes, we have done it in cases like Manipur. But we are not doing anything like that here. No such transfer. It will cast doubts on our judiciary.
DY Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently probing the case and has submitted a fresh status report. Charges have been framed against the accused, Sanjay Roy, under sections 64, 66, and 103 (1) of the BNS, 2023.
The case involves the rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, which occurred on August 9, 2024. Following the incident, agitations and protests were called by doctors' associations, student bodies, and civic groups across the country. Five arrests have been made, including the prime accused Sanjay Roy, the hospital’s ex-principal Sandip Ghosh, two vendors, and a security officer.
Next Hearing Date:
The next hearing is scheduled for November 11, 2024.
National Task Force (NTF) Report:
The NTF has submitted comprehensive recommendations to enhance safety for medical professionals, categorized into prevention of violence and providing safe working conditions. The case involves the rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, which occurred on August 9, 2024.
During the hearing, one counsel requested the trial be shifted due to disturbing circumstances in West Bengal, but Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud declined, stating that the Court has faith in the state's judiciary.
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