SC takes cognizance of rape, murder case of Kolkata doctor, hearing on August 20
The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
According to the August 20 list of cases uploaded on the Supreme Court’s website, a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will hear a case titled ‘In Re: Alleged rape and murder incident of a junior doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata and related matter’ on Tuesday.
The Calcutta High Court recently transferred the Kolkata Police investigation to the CBI.
The alleged rape and murder of the junior doctor in a seminar room of the state hospital has led to widespread protests.
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First publication: Aug 18, 2024 | 5:05 PM IST