In the ongoing Kolkata rape-murder case, the Supreme Court is actively hearing the matter concerning the tragic incident at RG Kar Hospital, where a trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered. This incident has sparked national outrage, with protests erupting across the country. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is currently presiding over the case. Concurrently, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has traveled to Delhi to discuss the issue with President Droupadi Murmu and key national leaders.
7:11 PM : The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has praised the Supreme Court’s intervention on the issue of doctors’ safety and security. The IMA emphasized that a central law against violence towards healthcare professionals is non-negotiable.
6:10 PM : The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of all social media content containing the identity, photos, and videos of the victim in the RG Kar Hospital case.
5:58 PM : Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has welcomed the Supreme Court’s involvement, highlighting the need for enhanced safety for women in West Bengal and nationwide.
5:51 PM: Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj called for stricter laws to protect doctors, criticizing the current regulations as insufficient.
5:45 PM : A scuffle between ABVP activists and the police broke out during a protest march to the West Bengal Health Department headquarters. The police resorted to using force, arresting over 20 activists.
5:33 PM : AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar accused the BJP of politicizing women’s issues while stressing the need for genuine improvements in women’s safety.
5:30 PM : Telangana Mahila Congress chief Sunitha Rao Mogili urged Prime Minister Modi to take stronger actions on women’s safety instead of merely using the issue as a vote bank.
4:55 PM : The close associate of the accused Sanjoy Roy reportedly fled to the CBI Special Crime Branch office in Kolkata.
4:37 PM : Junior doctors in Goa have called off their five-day strike after assurances from the state government.
3:32 PM : Congress leader Tariq Anwar has appealed to doctors to end their protests, emphasizing the difficulties faced by the public.
2:43 PM : The RDA of RML Hospital has ended its strike following the acceptance of their demands by the government.
1:59 PM : West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, reflecting on the court’s ruling, remarked, “Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future,” signaling relief at the ongoing developments.
1:44 PM : The Supreme Court urged the state counsel to fully cooperate with the CBI, as the investigation into both the rape-murder and the subsequent vandalism at RG Kar Hospital continues.
1:27 PM : The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FODRA) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s involvement, expressing trust in the judiciary’s role in protecting medical professionals.
1:17 PM : The Supreme Court highlighted the inadequate facilities and security measures for doctors, emphasizing the need for systemic changes.
1:06 PM : The court has scheduled the next hearing for August 22, when the CBI and the West Bengal government are expected to submit their respective reports on the investigation.
12:50 PM: The Supreme Court ordered the CISF to enhance security at RG Kar Hospital following the mob violence that erupted on August 14.
12:45 PM : CJI DY Chandrachud expressed concern over recurring cases of gender-based violence and stressed the need for immediate action to prevent future incidents.
12:42 PM : Solicitor General Tushar Mehta criticized the filing of 50 FIRs as potentially obstructing thorough investigation.
12:34 PM: The Supreme Court directed all states to gather data on hospital security measures, with reports due within a month.
12:22 PM : The newly-formed National Task Force (NTF) is set to submit its interim report within three weeks, focusing on ensuring the safety of medical professionals.
12:15 PM : The court outlined key objectives for the NTF, focusing on preventing violence and improving working conditions for healthcare workers.
The tragic incident at RG Kar Hospital has underscored the urgent need for systemic reforms in ensuring safety and security for medical professionals across the country. The ongoing developments in this case are being closely monitored nationwide.
