Kolkata Doctor Case: SC Hearing, CBI Probes Hospital

August 20, 2024

11:26 AM: CJI asks, “What is the police doing?” about vandalism at RG Kar Hospital on August 14.
11:24 AM: CJI Chandrachud expresses concern over unsafe work conditions for women and the media’s coverage of the victim’s identity.
11:18 AM: SC begins hearing the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, taken suo moto on Sunday.
10:49 AM: CBI continues investigating the case. They conducted a 3D laser mapping of the hospital and are preparing a polygraph test for suspects. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital.
10:37 AM: Over 1,000 doctors marched to Kolkata Police headquarters to protest against the summons issued for their comments on the case. They criticized the police’s response to the situation.
10:30 AM: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has asked all central hospitals to enhance security.
10:23 AM: Junior doctors in Bengal continue their strike, now in its 12th day, disrupting healthcare services. They demand justice for the victim and better security at workplaces.
10:10 AM: Protesters at hospitals offered Rakhis and “We Want Justice” armbands to police officers as a symbol of solidarity.

The Supreme Court’s decision to take suo moto cognisance of the case is seen as a step to address widespread protests and concerns over healthcare worker safety.

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