The Supreme Court will address the plea related to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. The court is set to hear the matter at 10:30 am today.
A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will hear the suo motu case, which has been prioritized on today’s docket. In response to the incident, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has traveled to Delhi to meet with President Droupadi Murmu and other national leaders. He has criticized the state of democracy in West Bengal and called for enhanced protection for women. Meanwhile, the parents of the trainee doctor have voiced their dissatisfaction with the handling of the case by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and have also condemned efforts to suppress protests.
The ongoing strike by doctors, now in its 10th day, has significantly impacted healthcare services across the country. In response to demands for improved safety measures, the Union Health Ministry has approved a 25% increase in security at central hospitals.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation from Kolkata police following a directive from the Calcutta High Court.
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Arup Chakraborty has faced backlash for remarks suggesting that doctors might not be protected if public anger escalates against them.
The situation remains tense as the Supreme Court’s hearing and ongoing investigations unfold amid widespread protests and political scrutiny.
