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Kolkata rape case live updates: Junior doctors in West Bengal have announced that they would decide on resuming their total ‘cease work’ in medical colleges after assessing the state government's assurances regarding their safety and security at workplaces. ...Read More
This decision will follow the hearing of the RG Kar case in the Supreme Court on September 30, Monday. The petitioners in the case have raised alarming concerns regarding the “threat culture” within state government-run medical colleges and hospitals.
They contend that widespread issues such as the sale of examination keys, bribery, corruption, and the sexual harassment and abuse of medical students and junior doctors are prevalent.
The court has acknowledged the seriousness of these allegations, saying that if even a portion of them is true, it would treat them with utmost seriousness.
On September 21, junior doctors partially resumed their duties at various government-run hospitals in West Bengal after a 42-day hiatus. They had been on 'cease work' to protest the rape-murder of a woman doctor on duty at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
On Thursday, junior doctors sent an email to Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, reiterating their demands that the state government had “yet to fulfill.”
In the two-page letter, representatives of the West Bengal Junior Doctors' Forum referenced their meeting with Pant at the state secretariat on September 18, during which their demands were “verbally agreed upon.”
Junior doctors from various government hospitals in West Bengal, along with other citizens, carried out torch rallies across the state on Sunday.
The rallies took place at several locations, such as RG Kar Hospital, Sagore Dutta Hospital, SSKM Hospital, Calcutta Medical College, and Jadavpur in south Kolkata.
Organised by the West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front - an umbrella group representing medics from various medical college hospitals in the state - the rallies also highlighted the need to end a “threat culture” in medical colleges, where students reportedly face intimidation.
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- Sept 30, 2024 05:55 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI directs submission of NTF progress report, reschedules hearing to October 14
Kolkata rape case live updates: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud directed solicitor general Tushar Mehta to submit a report on the progress of the National Task Force. The hearing in the case has been rescheduled to October 14.
- Sept 30, 2024 05:38 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: Indira Jaising urges SC to include West Bengal in national task force
Kolkata rape case live updates: Advocate Indira Jaising emphasised that the national task force currently lacks representation from West Bengal. She made a humble request for the court to consider altering the composition of the task force to include at least one member from the state.
- Sept 30, 2024 05:34 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: Lawyer confirms doctors' commitment to essential services amid allegations
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI said that lawyer Indira Jaising has confirmed that all doctors are required to perform essential services, including inpatient department (IPD) and outpatient department (OPD) duties. Karuna Nandy raised concerns about attacks on doctors at another hospital.
- Sept 30, 2024 05:25 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI acknowledges West Bengal government's deadline for infrastructure completion
Kolkata rape case live updates: Chief Justice of India (CJI) said that the status report submitted by the West Bengal government highlights the ongoing work related to the construction of infrastructure. While the state has indicated that the remaining work is expected to be completed by October 31, it has assured the court that it will make every effort to finish the work by October 15, 2024.
- Sept 30, 2024 05:21 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI asks West Bengal about progress on CCTV cameras and toilet facilities
Kolkata rape case live updates: During the proceedings, CJI inquired about the steps taken by the West Bengal government regarding the installation of CCTV cameras and the construction of toilets and separate resting rooms. Responding to the CJI, advocate Dwivedi said that the state will require additional time to complete these constructions due to logistical delays and the impact of recent floods.
- Sept 30, 2024 05:18 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI calls for action on allegations against college officials
Kolkata rape case live updates: Chief Justice of India said that several individuals facing serious allegations of misconduct are currently in positions at the college. He mentioned that the doctor’s request for these individuals to be suspended or placed on leave is a decision that rests with the state government.
- Sept 30, 2024 05:13 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI calls for wider investigation into alleged nexus in RG Kar case
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI said that the current focus is on rape and financial irregularities related to the RG Kar case. He assured that while the investigation is centered on this matter, other aspects will not be overlooked. The CJI mentioned the possibility of expanding the investigation if necessary, highlighting the existence of a broader nexus related to the alleged mafia discussed by the lawyer.
- Sept 30, 2024 05:06 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: Lawyer demands suspension of officials linked to CBI investigation
Kolkata rape case live updates: Lawyer Karuna Nundy said that several individuals mentioned in the CBI investigation regarding financial irregularities were present at the crime scene. She added that many of these individuals remain in power and should be temporarily suspended until the investigation concludes.
- Sept 30, 2024 05:02 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: Advocate ties 2003 murder to fake medicine racket
Kolkata rape case live updates: Advocate Chandan Sen said that the murder of Chandan Sen in 2003 was linked to a racket involving fake medicines. He mentioned that the same Bangladeshi module is suspected to be involved in sending out counterfeit drugs related to the RG Kar Medical College incident. The solicitor general advised that discussing these details publicly was inappropriate and suggested that Sen write down the information to be submitted immediately to the CBI.
- Sept 30, 2024 04:56 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI directs CBI to continue investigation amid substantial leads
Kolkata rape case live updates: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that significant leads have emerged in the CBI investigation. He added that the CBI should be allowed to continue its work, as they have provided statements addressing two key aspects, the rape and murder case and the associated financial irregularities.
- Sept 30, 2024 04:43 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: No FIR against police commissioner, lawyer tells SC
Kolkata rape case live updates: Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani said that no FIR has been filed against the police commissioner who disclosed the victim's name. The High Court mentioned that the Supreme Court will address this matter.
- Sept 30, 2024 04:39 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI orders protection of victim's identity amid social media clips
Kolkata rape case live updates: The Chief Justice of India said that the parents of the deceased are disturbed by the repeated clips circulating on social media that reference photos and reels. He added that in addition to these clips, videos have also become widespread. The earlier order has been clarified to apply to all intermediaries, reiterating that no intermediary shall be permitted to display the name or images that reveal her identity.
- Sept 30, 2024 04:34 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI suggests legal recourse to halt film based on victim’s story
Kolkata rape case live updates: Vrinda Grover, the lawyer representing the victim expressed concerns about an upcoming YouTube movie set to release tomorrow, claiming it is based on the victim's story. In response, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud suggested that if there is a need to halt the film's release, the appropriate legal recourse should be pursued. Grover then added that if a nodal counsel is appointed, they could provide further information regarding the matter.
- Sept 30, 2024 04:31 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: Lawyer urges enforcement of order amid alarming social media posts
Kolkata rape case live updates: During the proceedings, a lawyer expressed concern over the alarming number of social media posts disclosing the victim's name and photos. In response, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said, “We have passed the order; now it is solely upon law enforcement to enforce it.”
- Sept 30, 2024 04:23 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI announces brief break before continuing hearing
Kolkata rape case live updates: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that the hearing will continue today after a brief five-minute comfort break, emphasising the importance of the matter.
- Sept 30, 2024 03:25 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: Mamata Banerjee assured no punitive action for junior doctors
Kolkata rape case live updates: The West Bengal government has informed the Supreme Court that chief minister Mamata Banerjee assured junior doctors that no punitive action would be taken against those who return to work.
- Sept 30, 2024 03:16 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: Supreme Court finds CBI report on RG Kar ‘disturbing’ in previous hearing
Kolkata rape case live updates: The hearing scheduled for September 27 was moved to Monday at the request of the West Bengal government. In the last hearing on September 17, the Supreme Court looked at a CBI report about the RG Kar Medical College incident and called it “disturbing.”
- Sept 30, 2024 02:32 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: In previous hearing, Bengal govt sought to halt live proceedings
Kolkata rape case live updates: During the September 17 hearing, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the West Bengal government, requested the court to suspend live proceedings, citing threats of acid attacks and rape against women lawyers in the chamber.
- Sept 30, 2024 02:26 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: CJI Chandrachud, Justices Pardiwala and Misra to hear case
Kolkata rape case live updates: The Supreme Court hearing today in the RG Kar doctor rape case will be led by a bench that includes Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra.
- Sept 30, 2024 01:36 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: Junior doctors demand action on directives
Kolkata rape case live updates: Junior doctors protesting against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have expressed that they have not witnessed any action taken on the directives issued by the chief secretary regarding their demands.
- Sept 30, 2024 12:14 pm IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: Kolkata Police commissioner visits RG Kar Hospital ahead of SC hearing
Kolkata rape case live updates: Kolkata Police commissioner Manoj Verma visited R G Kar Medical College and Hospital on Sunday, a day before the Supreme Court is set to hear the rape-murder case of a postgraduate trainee doctor from the facility.
- Sept 30, 2024 11:35 am IST
Kolkata rape case live updates: Junior doctors consider resuming work based on safety commitments in Supreme Court
Kolkata rape case live updates: Junior doctors in West Bengal have said that they will consider resuming their total ‘cease work’ in medical colleges based on the state government's commitments to their safety during the upcoming court proceedings.