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Supreme Court, Kolkata – Hearing in junior doctor’s rape and murder case – Live Updates – RG Kar Medical College and Hospital

Thousands of people protest against the rape and murder of the doctor on duty on August 9

Rape and murder case of a medical intern in Calcutta:

The Supreme Court is currently hearing the ex officio case related to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at the government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is hearing the case.

During the last hearing, the court had asked the CBI – the central agency investigating the case – for a status report on the investigation so far. The top court had also asked the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government to submit a status report on the investigation into thousands of people breaking into the hospital.

While Attorney General Tushar Mehta appears for the central authority, senior advocate Kapil Sibal represents the government of West Bengal.

Thousands of people in West Bengal and other parts of the country protested against the rape and murder of the duty doctor on August 9. Sanjay Roy – a volunteer – was arrested in the case.

Here are live updates on the Supreme Court hearing in the Kolkata rape and murder case:

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud mentions CCTV footage of accused in hospital
According to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, there is CCTV footage showing the accused Sanjay Roy entering and leaving the seminar room of the hospital where the alleged rape and murder took place.
Live Updates: Supreme Court hearing in Calcutta doctor's rape and murder case

The Supreme Court is currently questioning Mr. Sibal about the date on which the UD (unnatural death) was registered in the case.

Live Updates: Supreme Court hearing in Calcutta doctor's rape and murder case
The West Bengal Health Department stated in its report to the Supreme Court that as many as 23 people had died due to the doctors' strike.

Live Updates: Supreme Court to hear doctor's rape and murder case in Kolkata

The top court is examining the status report of the CBI and the West Bengal government. While Attorney General Tushar Mehta appears for the central agency, senior advocate Kapil Sibal represents the West Bengal government.

Live Updates: Supreme Court resumes hearing in Kolkata doctor's rape and murder case
The Supreme Court has now resumed the hearing in connection with the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at the government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is monitoring the proceedings.

Calcutta doctor's rape and murder case before Supreme Court

During the last hearing, a Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra had asked the CBI – the central agency investigating the case – for a status report on the investigation so far.

The Supreme Court had also asked the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government to submit a status report on the investigation into thousands of break-ins at the hospital.

Protests against rape and murder case of a doctor in Kolkata

Thousands of people in West Bengal and other parts of the country are protesting against the rape and murder of the duty doctor on August 9. Over 130 protests took place in 25 countries, including major cities such as Stockholm, Sydney and New York. The protesters – many dressed in black – held vigils, chanted in Bengali and chanted slogans in solidarity with the victim.

Sanjay Roy – a volunteer – was arrested in this case.

Live Updates: Supreme Court to hear Kolkata doctor's rape and murder case soon
The Supreme Court will soon resume hearing the case related to the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at the government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month.

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