Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital who was recently arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was slapped by a bystander on Tuesday (Sep 3) as he was leaving the Alipore court in India's&nbsp;Kolkata.

Ghosh along with his additional security guard, Afsar Ali, and two others, Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra were arrested by the CBI on Monday (Sep 2). The four face allegations related to corruption at the medical institution.

He has been&nbsp;sent to 8-day police custody.&nbsp;The next hearing of the case will be on September 10.

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On Tuesday, the&nbsp;accused was presented before the Alipore court in Kolkata. According to an ABP report, the courtroom scene quickly descended into chaos as Ghosh entered. A large crowd, including lawyers, surrounded him, chanting slogans of "chor, chor" (thief, thief).&nbsp;

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The situation escalated further when, as Ghosh was leaving the court, the crowd became hostile, attacking him in the process. The CBI and CISF personnel struggled to get the accused to the car.

Amid the turmoil, one person managed to get close enough to slap Ghosh.&nbsp;Watch the video here:

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The arrests followed nearly 150 hours of intense interrogation. Alongside Sandip Ghosh, his additional bodyguard Afsar Ali, and two medicine suppliers, Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra, were taken into custody. Singha and Hazra are reportedly related to Ghosh.&nbsp;

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While the three others have applied for bail, Ghosh has reportedly opted against seeking bail.

In response to the ongoing investigation, the West Bengal Health Department issued a suspension order for Ghosh on Tuesday. He was also removed from the West Bengal Medical Council and its associated panels, including the ethics committee.

The CBI has charged Ghosh and three Kolkata-based private entities—Ma Tara Traders, Eshan Cafe, and Khama Louha—with criminal conspiracy, cheating, and violations of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital who was recently arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was slapped by a bystander on Tuesday (Sep 3) as he was leaving the Alipore court in India's Kolkata.

Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital who was recently arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was slapped by a bystander on Tuesday (Sep 3) as he was leaving the Alipore court in India's Kolkata. Ghosh along with his additional security guard, Afsar Ali, and two others, Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra were arrested by the CBI on Monday (Sep 2). The four face allegations related to corruption at the medical institution. He has been sent to 8-day police custody. The next hearing of the case will be on September 10. Sandip Ghosh slapped On Tuesday, the accused was presented before the Alipore court in Kolkata. According to an ABP report, the courtroom scene quickly descended into chaos as Ghosh entered. A large crowd, including lawyers, surrounded him, chanting slogans of "chor, chor" (thief, thief). Also read | West Bengal govt suspends RG Kar College's controversial ex-principal Sandip Ghosh The situation escalated further when, as Ghosh was leaving the court, the crowd became hostile, attacking him in the process. The CBI and CISF personnel struggled to get the accused to the car. Amid the turmoil, one person managed to get close enough to slap Ghosh. Watch the video here: A crazy crowd today ganged up on to beat former RG Kar Principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh while he was being presented by CBI. One even slapped him. pic.twitter.com/yJBmbZxZDi — Sudhanidhi Bandyopadhyay (@SudhanidhiB) September 3, 2024 × Sandip Ghosh's arrest The arrests followed nearly 150 hours of intense interrogation. Alongside Sandip Ghosh, his additional bodyguard Afsar Ali, and two medicine suppliers, Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra, were taken into custody. Singha and Hazra are reportedly related to Ghosh. Also read | Kolkata horror: West Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill with full support from opposition While the three others have applied for bail, Ghosh has reportedly opted against seeking bail. In response to the ongoing investigation, the West Bengal Health Department issued a suspension order for Ghosh on Tuesday. He was also removed from the West Bengal Medical Council and its associated panels, including the ethics committee. The CBI has charged Ghosh and three Kolkata-based private entities—Ma Tara Traders, Eshan Cafe, and Khama Louha—with criminal conspiracy, cheating, and violations of the Prevention of Corruption Act. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Supreme Court on Monday (2 September) voiced its concerns over the issue of “social media trolling,” noting that even judges are not immune to such attacks.

The comments came during the hearing of a bail plea filed by Bibhav Kumar, the accused in Swati Maliwal assault case. The court described social media trolling as "atrocious" and suggested that the best course of action is to ignore comments made by "insensitive, irresponsible people."

A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the case and ultimately granted Kumar bail. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan commented, "If we pass an order in favour of someone, the other side trolls the judge." He added, "Trolling on social media is really atrocious, and it affects everyone, including judges."

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Justice Surya Kant agreed, adding that such attacks should be ignored. He said, "A large section of irresponsible people, unfortunately, have access to these platforms. They are completely insensitive and irresponsible... they are unaware of their duties. They only think of some perceived rights and will continue to attack all institutions. The best response is to ignore them."

These observations were made as the court granted bail to Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kumar was arrested 100 days ago on charges of allegedly assaulting Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, who is also a member of Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party, at the Chief Minister's residence.

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During the hearing, Maliwal’s representative pointed out the online harassment his client has faced, stating, "The crime did not end on May 13... since then, there has been trolling and victim-shaming. I have to file a complaint... the petitioner’s associates are constantly trolling—on X, via emails, on various social media platforms... everywhere."

In response, Senior Advocate Dr. AM Singhvi, representing Kumar, argued that his client does not control 'X' (formerly known as Twitter). The bench, however, expressed sympathy for Maliwal's issues.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court on Monday (2 September) voiced its concerns over the issue of “social media trolling,” noting that even judges are not immune to such attacks. The comments came during the hearing of a bail plea filed by Bibhav Kumar, the accused in Swati Maliwal assault case.

The Supreme Court on Monday (2 September) voiced its concerns over the issue of “social media trolling,” noting that even judges are not immune to such attacks. The comments came during the hearing of a bail plea filed by Bibhav Kumar, the accused in Swati Maliwal assault case. The court described social media trolling as "atrocious" and suggested that the best course of action is to ignore comments made by "insensitive, irresponsible people." A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the case and ultimately granted Kumar bail. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan commented, "If we pass an order in favour of someone, the other side trolls the judge." He added, "Trolling on social media is really atrocious, and it affects everyone, including judges." Also read: Shambhu border blockade: SC forms high-level committee to resolve grievances of protesting farmers Justice Surya Kant agreed, adding that such attacks should be ignored. He said, "A large section of irresponsible people, unfortunately, have access to these platforms. They are completely insensitive and irresponsible... they are unaware of their duties. They only think of some perceived rights and will continue to attack all institutions. The best response is to ignore them." These observations were made as the court granted bail to Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kumar was arrested 100 days ago on charges of allegedly assaulting Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, who is also a member of Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party, at the Chief Minister's residence. Also read: Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Bengal govt proposes capital punishment for rape convicts in bill During the hearing, Maliwal’s representative pointed out the online harassment his client has faced, stating, "The crime did not end on May 13... since then, there has been trolling and victim-shaming. I have to file a complaint... the petitioner’s associates are constantly trolling—on X, via emails, on various social media platforms... everywhere." In response, Senior Advocate Dr. AM Singhvi, representing Kumar, argued that his client does not control 'X' (formerly known as Twitter). The bench, however, expressed sympathy for Maliwal's issues. (With inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court voices concern over ‘atrocious’ social media trolling: Even judges are not immune

India's Supreme Court on Monday (Sept 2) in response to several petitions challenging the demolitions of the homes of individuals accused of crimes, questioned the legality of such names.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court bench, comprising justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan heard the bunch of petitions.&nbsp;

"How can a house be demolished just because he is accused? Can't be demolished even if he's a convict," Justice Gavai said.&nbsp;

"We are not for illegal constructions on road etc. But demolition of properties have to be in accordance with law," the court said.&nbsp;

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also told the Supreme Court that no property belonging to a person can be bulldozed merely because he or she is involved in some criminal case or convicted.&nbsp;

"It can only be done strictly following the rules and procedure prescribed under the municipal laws," Mehta said.&nbsp;

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Justice Gavai said that while the top court will not protect unauthorised constructions, he said some guidelines must be laid down to address the incidences of demolition of homes of accused individuals.

"Why can't some guidelines be laid down? It should be put across states...This needs to be streamlined," Justice Viswanathan said.&nbsp;

"A father may have a recalcitrant son, but if the house is demolished on this ground...this is not the way to go about it," Justice Viswanathan added.

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A batch of petitions were filed before the Supreme Court in 2022 in the wake of a demolition drive scheduled for April 2022 in Delhi's Jahangirpuri. The drive was finally stayed. But the petitioners prayed for a declaration that authorities cannot resort to bulldozer action as a form of punishment.

One of these petitions was by former Rajya Sabha MP and CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat who challenged the demolitions done by the erstwhile North Delhi Municipal Corporation in Jahangirpuri after communal violence in the area.

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India's Supreme Court on Monday (Sept 2) in response to several petitions challenging the demolitions of the homes of individuals accused of crimes, questioned the legality of such names.

India's Supreme Court on Monday (Sept 2) in response to several petitions challenging the demolitions of the homes of individuals accused of crimes, questioned the legality of such names. The Supreme Court bench, comprising justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan heard the bunch of petitions. "How can a house be demolished just because he is accused? Can't be demolished even if he's a convict," Justice Gavai said. "We are not for illegal constructions on road etc. But demolition of properties have to be in accordance with law," the court said. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also told the Supreme Court that no property belonging to a person can be bulldozed merely because he or she is involved in some criminal case or convicted. "It can only be done strictly following the rules and procedure prescribed under the municipal laws," Mehta said. Also read | ‘Bulldozer justice’: West Bengal Police launch probe into viral video of man thrashing woman, BJP slams TMC Justice Gavai said that while the top court will not protect unauthorised constructions, he said some guidelines must be laid down to address the incidences of demolition of homes of accused individuals. "Why can't some guidelines be laid down? It should be put across states...This needs to be streamlined," Justice Viswanathan said. "A father may have a recalcitrant son, but if the house is demolished on this ground...this is not the way to go about it," Justice Viswanathan added. Also watch | Pakistan refugee crisis: Bulldozer razes homes of Afghan refugees in Pakistan × A batch of petitions were filed before the Supreme Court in 2022 in the wake of a demolition drive scheduled for April 2022 in Delhi's Jahangirpuri. The drive was finally stayed. But the petitioners prayed for a declaration that authorities cannot resort to bulldozer action as a form of punishment. One of these petitions was by former Rajya Sabha MP and CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat who challenged the demolitions done by the erstwhile North Delhi Municipal Corporation in Jahangirpuri after communal violence in the area. (With inputs from agencies)

'House can't be demolished even if person is a convict': Supreme Court on 'bulldozer justice'

The&nbsp;Supreme Court of India&nbsp;said on Monday (Sep 2) that the&nbsp;farmers' protest must not be politicised and constituted a high-powered committee to look into the issues of the agitating farmers at the Shambhu border near Ambala, where they have been camping since February 13.

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said that the five-member committee will be headed by Justice Nawab Singh, a former judge of&nbsp;Punjab and Haryana High Court, and directed the committee to convene its first meeting with farmers within a week.

The top court asked the committee to reach out to and request the agitating farmers to remove their tractors and trolleys from the&nbsp;Shambhu border on the National Highway so as to provide relief to the general public.

The apex court said that there is a sizeable population of agricultural communities in the two states that belong to marginalised communities and live below the poverty line and deserve empathy.

"The high-powered committee should reach out to and request the agitating farmers to remove their tractors. We hope the farmers will listen to the committee and vacate their vehicles from the border to provide huge relief to the general public," said the bench.

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The apex court said that protesters can shift their agitation to an alternate site.

It further asked the Chief Secretaries and DGP of both states to help the committee and consult the Chairperson for the needful.

Earlier, the top court had asked both the states to submit a list of names of persons who could be included in the committee to hold negotiations with the protesters and the governments.

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The SC&nbsp;was hearing an appeal against the July 10&nbsp;Punjab and Haryana High Court order by which it had directed it to open the highway and clear the barricading within seven days.

In February, the Haryana government had set up barricades on the Ambala-New Delhi national highway after farmers' bodies announced that farmers would march to Delhi in support of various demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops.&nbsp;

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The Supreme Court of India said on Monday (Sep 2) that the farmers' protest must not be politicised and constituted a high-powered committee to look into the issues of the agitating farmers at the Shambhu border near Ambala, where they have been camping since February 13.

The Supreme Court of India said on Monday (Sep 2) that the farmers' protest must not be politicised and constituted a high-powered committee to look into the issues of the agitating farmers at the Shambhu border near Ambala, where they have been camping since February 13. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said that the five-member committee will be headed by Justice Nawab Singh, a former judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, and directed the committee to convene its first meeting with farmers within a week. The top court asked the committee to reach out to and request the agitating farmers to remove their tractors and trolleys from the Shambhu border on the National Highway so as to provide relief to the general public. The apex court said that there is a sizeable population of agricultural communities in the two states that belong to marginalised communities and live below the poverty line and deserve empathy. "The high-powered committee should reach out to and request the agitating farmers to remove their tractors. We hope the farmers will listen to the committee and vacate their vehicles from the border to provide huge relief to the general public," said the bench. Watch | Farmers Protest: Agitating farmers say govt proposal 'not in their best interest' × The apex court said that protesters can shift their agitation to an alternate site. It further asked the Chief Secretaries and DGP of both states to help the committee and consult the Chairperson for the needful. Earlier, the top court had asked both the states to submit a list of names of persons who could be included in the committee to hold negotiations with the protesters and the governments. Also read | Kangana Ranaut confesses she was 'reprimanded' by party for controversial farmer protest comment The SC was hearing an appeal against the July 10 Punjab and Haryana High Court order by which it had directed it to open the highway and clear the barricading within seven days. In February, the Haryana government had set up barricades on the Ambala-New Delhi national highway after farmers' bodies announced that farmers would march to Delhi in support of various demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Shambhu border blockade: SC forms high-level committee to resolve grievances of protesting farmers

Social media platform X has officially gone offline in Brazil. Users were not able to log in to the app Saturday morning (Aug 31) as internet providers and mobile network companies started enforcing the ban.

A Supreme Court judge earlier on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) after the social media network failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the country.&nbsp;

Judge Alexandre de Moraes handed the ruling and ordered the "immediate, complete and total suspension of X's operations" in the country "until all court orders are complied with, fines are duly paid and a&nbsp;new legal representative for the company is appointed in the country”.

The Internet Service Providers (ISP) and app stores in the South American country were&nbsp;given five days to block access to X. Meanwhile, individuals or companies who use&nbsp;virtual private networks, or VPNs, to access X, will be subjected to daily fines of $8,900 (50,000 reais)

The decision did not go down well with the billionaire who took potshots at the justice by calling him a 'pseudo-judge'.&nbsp;

"Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and an unelected pseudo-judge in Brazil is destroying it for political purposes," Musk wrote on X.

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<h2>X will not comply&nbsp;</h2>

Musk, a self-proclaimed 'free-speech absolutist' has claimed that Moraes' decision amounts to censorship. In the lead-up to the decision, the X owner&nbsp;has often characterised the Brazilian judge&nbsp;as a dictator and tyrant.&nbsp;

X has previously stated that it will not comply with the orders of the court to appoint an executive.&nbsp;

"Soon, we expect Judge Alexandre de Moraes will order X to be shut down in Brazil – simply because we would not comply with his illegal orders to censor his political opponents," X posted on its official Global Government Affairs page earlier this week.&nbsp;

"When we attempted to defend ourselves in court, Judge de Moraes threatened our Brazilian legal representative with imprisonment. Even after she resigned, he froze all of her bank accounts," the company wrote.

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Musk has received support from Brazil's political right which has&nbsp;long portrayed Moraes as overreaching to suppress free speech and engage in political persecution.

Meanwhile, Moraes' supporters&nbsp;argue that his actions are lawful, backed by at least the majority of the court's bench, and have been necessary to safeguard democracy in a time when it is under threat.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Social media platform X has officially gone offline in Brazil. Users were not able to log in to the app Saturday morning (Aug 31) as internet providers and mobile network companies started enforcing the ban.

Social media platform X has officially gone offline in Brazil. Users were not able to log in to the app Saturday morning (Aug 31) as internet providers and mobile network companies started enforcing the ban. A Supreme Court judge earlier on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) after the social media network failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the country. Judge Alexandre de Moraes handed the ruling and ordered the "immediate, complete and total suspension of X's operations" in the country "until all court orders are complied with, fines are duly paid and a new legal representative for the company is appointed in the country”. The Internet Service Providers (ISP) and app stores in the South American country were given five days to block access to X. Meanwhile, individuals or companies who use virtual private networks, or VPNs, to access X, will be subjected to daily fines of $8,900 (50,000 reais) The decision did not go down well with the billionaire who took potshots at the justice by calling him a 'pseudo-judge'. "Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and an unelected pseudo-judge in Brazil is destroying it for political purposes," Musk wrote on X. Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and an unelected pseudo-judge in Brazil is destroying it for political purposes https://t.co/eqbowALCeu — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 30, 2024 × Watch | Elon Musk's X to end Gravitas: Nations Target Social Media Tycoon Disruptors × X will not comply Musk, a self-proclaimed 'free-speech absolutist' has claimed that Moraes' decision amounts to censorship. In the lead-up to the decision, the X owner has often characterised the Brazilian judge as a dictator and tyrant. X has previously stated that it will not comply with the orders of the court to appoint an executive. "Soon, we expect Judge Alexandre de Moraes will order X to be shut down in Brazil – simply because we would not comply with his illegal orders to censor his political opponents," X posted on its official Global Government Affairs page earlier this week. "When we attempted to defend ourselves in court, Judge de Moraes threatened our Brazilian legal representative with imprisonment. Even after she resigned, he froze all of her bank accounts," the company wrote. Also read | Elon Musk's X to end operations in Brazil 'effective immediately' following spat with judge Musk has received support from Brazil's political right which has long portrayed Moraes as overreaching to suppress free speech and engage in political persecution. Meanwhile, Moraes' supporters argue that his actions are lawful, backed by at least the majority of the court's bench, and have been necessary to safeguard democracy in a time when it is under threat. (With inputs from agencies)

X goes offline in Brazil as Musk blasts Supreme Court's 'pseudo-judge'

India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and West Bengal police locked horns Friday (Aug 30) amid claims that the crime scene of the rape and murder case&nbsp;at&nbsp;Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital may have been “compromised”.

The CBI earlier alleged that the crime scene where the 31-year-old junior doctor was raped and murdered was tampered with. The central agency claimed in India’s Supreme Court that the victim’s family was misled over their daughter’s death and that efforts were made to brush off the gruesome incident as “suicide.”

Kolkata police were quick to retaliate as CBI’s allegations directly raised a question of their efficiency. They claimed that all individuals present at the scene, as depicted in a photograph, were fully authorised to be there. Amidst this, a photo went viral on social media showing a crowd present inside the seminar hall where the incident took place.

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Kolkata police clarified all people present in the hall were part of the investigative team.

"We are talking about the photo in question. The area is cordoned off. The body is behind it. I am telling you the names of all the people who are in the picture and are a part of the investigation team," claimed Indira Mukherjee, DCP Central, Kolkata police.

The police further claimed that the photo was taken on August 9, after a preliminary investigation had already been completed.

In the country’s top court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was representing the CBI, also highlighted the delay in filing the FIR.

"As we entered the fifth day of the investigation, everything was altered, including the crime scene," he added.

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"The most shocking fact is that the first FIR was registered at 11:45 pm after cremation. The parents were told it was a suicide, then death and then friends of the doctor at the hospital insisted on videography. They also suspected something was amiss," Mehta said.

The CBI also blamed the hospital administration for mishandling the sensitive matter.

Amidst the centre vs state fight&nbsp;on the case, protests have erupted across the country, with people&nbsp;demanding that the&nbsp;government&nbsp;strictly&nbsp;implement&nbsp;anti-rape laws.

(With inputs from agencies)

India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and West Bengal police locked horns Friday (Aug 30) amid claims that the crime scene of the rape and murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital may have been “compromised”.

India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and West Bengal police locked horns Friday (Aug 30) amid claims that the crime scene of the rape and murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital may have been “compromised”. The CBI earlier alleged that the crime scene where the 31-year-old junior doctor was raped and murdered was tampered with. The central agency claimed in India’s Supreme Court that the victim’s family was misled over their daughter’s death and that efforts were made to brush off the gruesome incident as “suicide.” Kolkata police were quick to retaliate as CBI’s allegations directly raised a question of their efficiency. They claimed that all individuals present at the scene, as depicted in a photograph, were fully authorised to be there. Amidst this, a photo went viral on social media showing a crowd present inside the seminar hall where the incident took place. Also read: Kolkata hospital horror: Did not like what Mamata Banerjee said, very hurt: Victim's Mother Kolkata police clarified all people present in the hall were part of the investigative team. "We are talking about the photo in question. The area is cordoned off. The body is behind it. I am telling you the names of all the people who are in the picture and are a part of the investigation team," claimed Indira Mukherjee, DCP Central, Kolkata police. The police further claimed that the photo was taken on August 9, after a preliminary investigation had already been completed. In the country’s top court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was representing the CBI, also highlighted the delay in filing the FIR. "As we entered the fifth day of the investigation, everything was altered, including the crime scene," he added. Also read: Kolkata rape-murder case: Mother of victim slams Mamata Banerjee for `threatening` protesting doctors "The most shocking fact is that the first FIR was registered at 11:45 pm after cremation. The parents were told it was a suicide, then death and then friends of the doctor at the hospital insisted on videography. They also suspected something was amiss," Mehta said. The CBI also blamed the hospital administration for mishandling the sensitive matter. Amidst the centre vs state fight on the case, protests have erupted across the country, with people demanding that the government strictly implement anti-rape laws. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: ‘Everything was altered at crime scene,’ CBI’s big claim in SC; Bengal police fire back

The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 29) criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his comments on grant of bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the Delhi liquor policy case, suggesting that it was due to a "deal" between ex-chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's party and the ruling BJP.

The court said that these comments could harm court's image in public eye&nbsp;and raise doubts. A three-judge bench, led by Justice B R Gavai, comprising Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan, asked Reddy's lawyer, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, “Have you seen what he said in the newspapers? What kind of statement is this from a responsible chief minister? Such remarks might rightly create apprehension among the people. Is this how a constitutional official should speak?”

The bench added, “Why should political rivalries involve the court? Do we issue orders based on consultations with political parties? We are not concerned with political criticism of our decisions. We act according to our conscience and oath.”

The judges said, “We have always stated that we do not interfere in legislative matters, and we expect the same from others. Do we issue orders based on political considerations?”

The Supreme Court was considering a petition to transfer the trial of the 2015 cash-for-vote scam case, where Reddy is an accused, from Telangana to Bhopal.

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Reddy had suggested there were suspicions about why MLC Kavitha was granted bail within five months, while Manish Sisodia got reprieve in 15 months and Arvind Kejriwal is still awaiting bail. Reddy told reporters, “It is evident that BRS supported BJP’s victory in the 2024 LS elections. There are also claims that Kavitha’s bail resulted from a deal between BRS and BJP.”

K Kavitha, daughter of ex-Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 28).

“Investigation is complete and charge sheet has been filed. The custody of the appellant (Kavitha) is not necessary. She has been behind bars for five months. The likelihood of trial being concluded in near future is impossible. As said in various pronouncements of this court, under-trial custody should not turn into a punishment,” the bench said in its order.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 29) criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his comments on grant of bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the Delhi liquor policy case, suggesting that it was due to a "deal" between ex-chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's party and the ruling BJP.

The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 29) criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his comments on grant of bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the Delhi liquor policy case, suggesting that it was due to a "deal" between ex-chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's party and the ruling BJP. The court said that these comments could harm court's image in public eye and raise doubts. A three-judge bench, led by Justice B R Gavai, comprising Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan, asked Reddy's lawyer, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, “Have you seen what he said in the newspapers? What kind of statement is this from a responsible chief minister? Such remarks might rightly create apprehension among the people. Is this how a constitutional official should speak?” The bench added, “Why should political rivalries involve the court? Do we issue orders based on consultations with political parties? We are not concerned with political criticism of our decisions. We act according to our conscience and oath.” The judges said, “We have always stated that we do not interfere in legislative matters, and we expect the same from others. Do we issue orders based on political considerations?” The Supreme Court was considering a petition to transfer the trial of the 2015 cash-for-vote scam case, where Reddy is an accused, from Telangana to Bhopal. Also read: India’s Assam abolishes Kazi system, mandates registration of Muslim marriages Reddy had suggested there were suspicions about why MLC Kavitha was granted bail within five months, while Manish Sisodia got reprieve in 15 months and Arvind Kejriwal is still awaiting bail. Reddy told reporters, “It is evident that BRS supported BJP’s victory in the 2024 LS elections. There are also claims that Kavitha’s bail resulted from a deal between BRS and BJP.” K Kavitha, daughter of ex-Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 28). “Investigation is complete and charge sheet has been filed. The custody of the appellant (Kavitha) is not necessary. She has been behind bars for five months. The likelihood of trial being concluded in near future is impossible. As said in various pronouncements of this court, under-trial custody should not turn into a punishment,” the bench said in its order. (With inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court condemns Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's claim of BJP-BRS 'deal' behind Kavitha's bail

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 28) suspended the membership of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital in West Bengal, where the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor happened on August 9.

The suspension comes amid a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the rape and murder case from earlier this month.

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According to a report by the PTI news agency, the decision to suspend Dr Ghosh's membership of IMA was taken by the organisation's disciplinary committee.

In its order, the IMA said that a committee constituted by the organisation's national president Dr R V Asokan has taken the suo moto decision based on the ongoing investigation into the Kolkata rape case.&nbsp;

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"They had put up their grievances against you (Ghosh) in dealing with the situation as well as lack of empathy and sensitivity in handling the issue in appropriate manner befitting the responsibility held by you in your dealings with them," said the order.

"The IMA Bengal state branch as well as certain associations' of doctors also have demanded action citing the nature of disrepute brought by you to the profession on the whole," it added.

Furthermore, the IMA, a private, national voluntary organisation of physicians in India, said that it has "unanimously decided to suspend you forthwith from the membership of Indian Medical Association."

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Dr Sandip Ghosh was the principal of RG Kar Hospital at the time of the horrific rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor. Following the heinous incident, he resigned&nbsp;from his post and was reappointed as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College but was later removed after protests.

He has been grilled by the CBI multiple times during the probe.

A senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader,&nbsp;Kunal Ghosh, has alleged corruption on Sandip Ghosh's part.&nbsp;

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The TMC leader has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption. He claimed that junior doctors of the hospital had supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip's corruption.

He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 28) suspended the membership of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital in West Bengal, where the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor happened on August 9.

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 28) suspended the membership of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital in West Bengal, where the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor happened on August 9. The suspension comes amid a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the rape and murder case from earlier this month. Why has his membership been suspended? According to a report by the PTI news agency, the decision to suspend Dr Ghosh's membership of IMA was taken by the organisation's disciplinary committee. In its order, the IMA said that a committee constituted by the organisation's national president Dr R V Asokan has taken the suo moto decision based on the ongoing investigation into the Kolkata rape case. Also read | Kolkata horror: President Murmu highlights society’s ‘collective amnesia’ in rare condemnation "They had put up their grievances against you (Ghosh) in dealing with the situation as well as lack of empathy and sensitivity in handling the issue in appropriate manner befitting the responsibility held by you in your dealings with them," said the order. "The IMA Bengal state branch as well as certain associations' of doctors also have demanded action citing the nature of disrepute brought by you to the profession on the whole," it added. Furthermore, the IMA, a private, national voluntary organisation of physicians in India, said that it has "unanimously decided to suspend you forthwith from the membership of Indian Medical Association." Who is Dr Sandip Ghosh? Dr Sandip Ghosh was the principal of RG Kar Hospital at the time of the horrific rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor. Following the heinous incident, he resigned from his post and was reappointed as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College but was later removed after protests. He has been grilled by the CBI multiple times during the probe. A senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Kunal Ghosh, has alleged corruption on Sandip Ghosh's part. Also read | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: CBI conducts polygraph test on ASI Anup Dutta. Who is he? The TMC leader has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption. He claimed that junior doctors of the hospital had supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: IMA suspends membership of Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as per reports, is consulting experts from AIIMS Delhi to strengthen its case against Sanjoy Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata rape-murder case. The agency plans to verify DNA and forensic reports to determine if Roy acted alone or if others were involved in the crime.

In addition to this, the CBI is also seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector Anup Dutta, who is suspected of aiding Roy.&nbsp;

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Roy, the main suspect in the tragic case&nbsp;at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, had confessed to the heinous crime but later claimed innocence in court.

His alleged victim, a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor, was attacked while she resting during a 36-hour shift. Her body was discovered on August 9 with severe injuries.&nbsp;

CCTV footage had captured Roy entering the seminar hall where the assault took place. He was arrested the following day, with recent injuries suggesting a struggle.

However, the victim's family, as per news agency&nbsp;PTI, believes multiple individuals were involved, although no evidence of gang rape has been found yet.&nbsp;

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The CBI has already conducted lie-detector tests on Roy, the former principal of the medical college, and four other doctors who were on duty with the victim.

Now, the investigative agency the CBI is seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector Anup Dutta.

Dutta allegedly provided favours to Roy, and the agency is investigating whether he helped cover up the crime. The court will decide on the polygraph test after obtaining Dutta's consent.

The CBI has also employed Layered Voice Analysis, a new deception detection technique that identifies stress and cognitive cues in voice properties, on the former principal Sandip Ghosh. Although these tests can provide leads, they are not admissible as evidence in court.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as per reports, is consulting experts from AIIMS Delhi to strengthen its case against Sanjoy Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata rape-murder case.

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as per reports, is consulting experts from AIIMS Delhi to strengthen its case against Sanjoy Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata rape-murder case. The agency plans to verify DNA and forensic reports to determine if Roy acted alone or if others were involved in the crime. In addition to this, the CBI is also seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector Anup Dutta, who is suspected of aiding Roy. Also read | Maharashtra: Autorickshaw driver in Ratnagiri drugs 19-year-old nursing student, rapes her Strengthening case against Sanjay Roy Roy, the main suspect in the tragic case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, had confessed to the heinous crime but later claimed innocence in court. His alleged victim, a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor, was attacked while she resting during a 36-hour shift. Her body was discovered on August 9 with severe injuries. CCTV footage had captured Roy entering the seminar hall where the assault took place. He was arrested the following day, with recent injuries suggesting a struggle. However, the victim's family, as per news agency PTI, believes multiple individuals were involved, although no evidence of gang rape has been found yet. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder case: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee demands anti-rape law Lie detector test The CBI has already conducted lie-detector tests on Roy, the former principal of the medical college, and four other doctors who were on duty with the victim. Now, the investigative agency the CBI is seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector Anup Dutta. Dutta allegedly provided favours to Roy, and the agency is investigating whether he helped cover up the crime. The court will decide on the polygraph test after obtaining Dutta's consent. The CBI has also employed Layered Voice Analysis, a new deception detection technique that identifies stress and cognitive cues in voice properties, on the former principal Sandip Ghosh. Although these tests can provide leads, they are not admissible as evidence in court. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder: CBI seeks AIIMS experts' help, Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector's polygraph test

As the Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug 22) resumed hearing on the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday, Justice JB Pardiwala said that he has not come across the kind of procedure followed by the state government of West Bengal in his 30 years of life.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, as the hearing proceeded, Chief Justice of India,&nbsp;DY Chandrachud, urged the protesting doctors to return to work, assuring&nbsp;that&nbsp;no action would be taken against them.&nbsp;

"The entire procedure followed by your state (West Bengal) is something which I have not come across in the 30 years of my life. The first thing is, is it true that the UD (unnatural death) was recorded at 10.30 hours (10.30 am)? Second, who is this assistant superintendent non-medical (person), her conduct is also very doubtful. Why did she act in this manner?," asked Justice Pardiwala while slamming&nbsp;the West Bengal government.&nbsp;

The apex court also interjected to claim that 150 gm of semen was found, saying, "We have the actual autopsy report before us, and we know what the 150 gm refers to. Please don't use social media to make your arguments."

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Further, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in its status report to the Supreme Court, said that the crime scene was altered and the victim's family was misled about their daughter's death by showing it off as a suicide.&nbsp;

Grilling the state government, Justice Pardiwala said, "When you took the dead body for post-mortem (PM), then was it a case of unnatural death or not...if it was not unnatural death, then what was the need of PM?"

When asked to furnish the medical report of the accused, CBI said they did not have it as the crime scene was altered.

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"We didn't know there was such a report, we entered the investigation on the fifth day, and everything was altered," said CBI, to which the WB government counsel replied: "Everything is videographed not altered."

The CJI stressed that working for 36 hours is not good, adding that there is a hierarchical nature of public hospitals and junior doctors are susceptible to different kinds of harassment, not just sexual harassment.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

As the Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug 22) resumed hearing on the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday, Justice JB Pardiwala said that he has not come across the kind of procedure followed by the state government of West Bengal in his 30 years of life.

As the Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug 22) resumed hearing on the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday, Justice JB Pardiwala said that he has not come across the kind of procedure followed by the state government of West Bengal in his 30 years of life. Meanwhile, as the hearing proceeded, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, urged the protesting doctors to return to work, assuring that no action would be taken against them. "The entire procedure followed by your state (West Bengal) is something which I have not come across in the 30 years of my life. The first thing is, is it true that the UD (unnatural death) was recorded at 10.30 hours (10.30 am)? Second, who is this assistant superintendent non-medical (person), her conduct is also very doubtful. Why did she act in this manner?," asked Justice Pardiwala while slamming the West Bengal government. The apex court also interjected to claim that 150 gm of semen was found, saying, "We have the actual autopsy report before us, and we know what the 150 gm refers to. Please don't use social media to make your arguments." Also read: Top RG Kar hospital officials, including new principal, sacked amid ongoing protests Further, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in its status report to the Supreme Court, said that the crime scene was altered and the victim's family was misled about their daughter's death by showing it off as a suicide. Grilling the state government, Justice Pardiwala said, "When you took the dead body for post-mortem (PM), then was it a case of unnatural death or not...if it was not unnatural death, then what was the need of PM?" When asked to furnish the medical report of the accused, CBI said they did not have it as the crime scene was altered. Watch | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Autopsy report reveals gruesome details × "We didn't know there was such a report, we entered the investigation on the fifth day, and everything was altered," said CBI, to which the WB government counsel replied: "Everything is videographed not altered." The CJI stressed that working for 36 hours is not good, adding that there is a hierarchical nature of public hospitals and junior doctors are susceptible to different kinds of harassment, not just sexual harassment. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Have not come across in 30 years’: SC raises concern over state govt’s role in Kolkata rape-murder case

Just six days after taking over the post, the new principal of RG Kar Medical college and Hospital in India's Kolkata has been sacked. On Wednesday (August 21), the West Bengal government sacked Dr Surhita Paul along with the hospital superintendent and the HoD of the chest department after students protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital marched towards the health department headquarters.

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As per a PTI report, the protesting doctors raised their demands in a meeting with department officials at the Health Department headquarters.&nbsp;

"Our newly-appointed principal, Dr Surhita Pal, has gone missing. She is supposed to be our guardian, but she has not turned up at the campus since the night the hospital was vandalised. We have heard that she is operating out of Swasthya Bhavan. So we are headed there to find her out," said a junior doctor participant of the rally.

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The protesters demanded that people on all administrative posts, like Medical Superintendent Cum Vice Principal (MSVP) and Principal, be changed.

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As per the report, the West Bengal Health Department also removed RG Kar's former principal, Sandip Ghosh, from his new appointment as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College.&nbsp;

Trouble continues to mount for Sandip Ghosh. CBI which was handed the probe into the heinous incident on Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;13) has now grilled him for the sixth consecutive day.

Previously, senior Trinamool Congress leader&nbsp;Kunal Ghosh reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh.

The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency.

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"I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before August 23 a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Kunal Ghosh.&nbsp;

While there are no new arrests in the case, the CBI continues with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

(With inputs from agencies)

Just six days after taking over the post, the new principal of RG Kar Medical college and Hospital in India's Kolkata has been sacked. On Wednesday (August 21), the West Bengal government sacked Dr Surhita Paul along with the hospital superintendent and the HoD of the chest department after students protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital marched towards the health department headquarters.

Just six days after taking over the post, the new principal of RG Kar Medical college and Hospital in India's Kolkata has been sacked. On Wednesday (August 21), the West Bengal government sacked Dr Surhita Paul along with the hospital superintendent and the HoD of the chest department after students protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital marched towards the health department headquarters. Protesters' demands As per a PTI report, the protesting doctors raised their demands in a meeting with department officials at the Health Department headquarters. "Our newly-appointed principal, Dr Surhita Pal, has gone missing. She is supposed to be our guardian, but she has not turned up at the campus since the night the hospital was vandalised. We have heard that she is operating out of Swasthya Bhavan. So we are headed there to find her out," said a junior doctor participant of the rally. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder: Disturbing search trends for victim’s ‘rape video’ and ‘rape porn’ flood internet The protesters demanded that people on all administrative posts, like Medical Superintendent Cum Vice Principal (MSVP) and Principal, be changed. Sandip Ghosh's new appointment cancelled As per the report, the West Bengal Health Department also removed RG Kar's former principal, Sandip Ghosh, from his new appointment as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College. Trouble continues to mount for Sandip Ghosh. CBI which was handed the probe into the heinous incident on Tuesday (Aug 13) has now grilled him for the sixth consecutive day. Previously, senior Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh. The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency. Also read | ‘My daughter isn’t coming back,’ says Kolkata rape-murder victim’s father in heartbreaking interview "I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before August 23 a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Kunal Ghosh. While there are no new arrests in the case, the CBI continues with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder: Top RG Kar hospital officials, including new principal, sacked amid ongoing protests

India recently witnessed a tragedy of monstrous proportions, as a doctor trainee was found brutally raped and murdered in the seminar hall&nbsp;of the hospital where she worked to save lives.

On August 9, the post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. &nbsp;

The 31-year-old medic was subjected to brutal torture before her death. Unfortunately, before the police reached the scene, pictures of her abused body were clicked and circulated.

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Now, even as the citizens of the nation, including the medical staff, continue to hold rallies and candle marches protesting against the deplorable crime, the searches on the internet for the doctor's photos and even her rape video have gone up.

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As per a report by The Quint, disturbing search trends on Google include those for photos and videos of the victim. Other searches include those for her "rape porn".

Inspired by the report, we also conducted our own research into these trends, and the results are nothing short of disturbing.

While WION has resolutely skipped sharing the doctor's identity, her name was leaked on&nbsp;the internet. A search on Google trends revealed that the victim's name, followed by terms like "video", "rape video" are trending in India, especially over the last seven days.

Here's a screen grab of the trends. The name of the victim has been blurred to adhere to journalistic standards.

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In the last seven days, we have gotten to know the extent of the murdered doctor's pain and fear in her last moments.

A preliminary autopsy of her body had suggested that the trainee doctor was subjected to violent sexual assault. Now, the detailed autopsy of her body found that she was strangled to death. The results, which were shared with the media in the last seven days, revealed evidence of sexual assault and that the body carried 16 external and nine internal injury marks.

The post-mortem examination of the victim revealed that she was subjected to strangulation, smothering, and forceful penetration.&nbsp;

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Furthermore, it found "medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia — possibility of sexual assault."

External injuries&nbsp;include abrasions on the cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms, and knees. Additionally, she had injuries in her private parts.

Meanwhile, internal injuries include those on the muscles of her neck, scalp, and other body parts.

"All injuries are ante-mortem (before death), showing evidence of vital reactions," stated the post-mortem report signed by a team of&nbsp;doctors comprising Apurba Biswas, professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; Rina Das, associate professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; and Molly Banerjee, assistant professor, department of forensic medicine, NRS Medical College and Hospital.

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According to Section 72 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, anyone who prints or publishes the name or any information that could reveal the identity of a victim of offences like rape or sexual assault, could be punished with imprisonment for up to two years.

Despite this, the identity of the Kolkata rape-murder victim was shared widely. On Tuesday (August 20), during a hearing of the Supreme Court's suo moto action into the rape case probe, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud flagged that the RG Kar hospital victim's identity was shared rampantly across India.

"The pictures and video clips of the body of the deceased have&nbsp;been circulating on social media," noted the CJI.

"This is extremely concerning. We are first to recognise free speech but there are well-settled parameters. There are judgments of the court like in Nipun Saxena (case) that names of survivors of sexual assault will not be published," said the&nbsp;top&nbsp;court.

(With inputs from agencies)

India recently witnessed a tragedy of monstrous proportions, as a doctor trainee was found brutally raped and murdered in the seminar hall of the hospital where she worked to save lives.

India recently witnessed a tragedy of monstrous proportions, as a doctor trainee was found brutally raped and murdered in the seminar hall of the hospital where she worked to save lives. On August 9, the post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. The 31-year-old medic was subjected to brutal torture before her death. Unfortunately, before the police reached the scene, pictures of her abused body were clicked and circulated. Also read | What is the Aruna Shanbaug case that Chief justice of India cited during Kolkata horror case hearing? Now, even as the citizens of the nation, including the medical staff, continue to hold rallies and candle marches protesting against the deplorable crime, the searches on the internet for the doctor's photos and even her rape video have gone up. Disturbing search trend As per a report by The Quint, disturbing search trends on Google include those for photos and videos of the victim. Other searches include those for her "rape porn". Inspired by the report, we also conducted our own research into these trends, and the results are nothing short of disturbing. While WION has resolutely skipped sharing the doctor's identity, her name was leaked on the internet. A search on Google trends revealed that the victim's name, followed by terms like "video", "rape video" are trending in India, especially over the last seven days. Here's a screen grab of the trends. The name of the victim has been blurred to adhere to journalistic standards. What's relevant about the last seven days? In the last seven days, we have gotten to know the extent of the murdered doctor's pain and fear in her last moments. A preliminary autopsy of her body had suggested that the trainee doctor was subjected to violent sexual assault. Now, the detailed autopsy of her body found that she was strangled to death. The results, which were shared with the media in the last seven days, revealed evidence of sexual assault and that the body carried 16 external and nine internal injury marks. The post-mortem examination of the victim revealed that she was subjected to strangulation, smothering, and forceful penetration. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder: Victim's autopsy report reveals evidence of strangulation and forceful penetration Furthermore, it found "medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia — possibility of sexual assault." External injuries include abrasions on the cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms, and knees. Additionally, she had injuries in her private parts. Meanwhile, internal injuries include those on the muscles of her neck, scalp, and other body parts. "All injuries are ante-mortem (before death), showing evidence of vital reactions," stated the post-mortem report signed by a team of doctors comprising Apurba Biswas, professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; Rina Das, associate professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; and Molly Banerjee, assistant professor, department of forensic medicine, NRS Medical College and Hospital. CJI slams media for sharing the victim's identity According to Section 72 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, anyone who prints or publishes the name or any information that could reveal the identity of a victim of offences like rape or sexual assault, could be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. Despite this, the identity of the Kolkata rape-murder victim was shared widely. On Tuesday (August 20), during a hearing of the Supreme Court's suo moto action into the rape case probe, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud flagged that the RG Kar hospital victim's identity was shared rampantly across India. "The pictures and video clips of the body of the deceased have been circulating on social media," noted the CJI. "This is extremely concerning. We are first to recognise free speech but there are well-settled parameters. There are judgments of the court like in Nipun Saxena (case) that names of survivors of sexual assault will not be published," said the top court. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder: Disturbing search trends for victim’s ‘rape video’ and ‘rape porn’ flood internet

The father of the Kolkata rape-murder victim, a&nbsp;young trainee doctor, in a heartbreaking interview, shared the deep love his daughter had for medicine and the immense sacrifices made by her family to support her journey.

He said, "All she did was study, study, study."&nbsp;

On August 9, the postgraduate trainee doctor was found brutally raped and murdered on the premises of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal.

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In a heartbreaking phone interview with The Guardian, the father of the RG Kar trainee doctor said, "All our dreams have been shattered in one night. We sent her to work, and the hospital gave us her body. It's all finished for us."

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"My daughter isn't coming back. I'm never going to hear her voice or laugh. All I can do now is concentrate on getting her justice."

The tragic incident has sparked a nationwide wave of protests and strikes by doctors and citizens, who have taken to the streets to express their outrage at the handling of the case and the unsafe conditions in which the victim had to work.&nbsp;

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:358,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2198}">Beat the odds, but for what?</h2>

The 31-year-old doctor, as per her father, fought her way into one of India's highly competitive medical colleges and represented a beacon of hope for her family and community. She had beaten the odds to qualify for her place among approximately one of 107,000 seats in the nation's medical colleges.

From an early age, the doctor was driven by her passion for helping others. "'Papa, it's a good thing to become a doctor and help others. What do you think?' I said: 'OK, do it. We'll help you.' And look what happened."&nbsp;

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Her parents, despite their modest means, supported her dream, with her father, a tailor, working tirelessly to finance her education. They eventually bought her a car to ease the tiring commute between their home and the hospital after her long shifts.

"At first, she told me to wait. She said we couldn't manage the EMIs [monthly instalments] and she didn't want to overburden us. But then she found the bus ride so tiring after a long shift that she agreed to the car."

The father and his wife took comfort in the belief that their daughter was safe at the hospital, a place they assumed was secure.

"Like all parents, we worried about her safety, but only while she was travelling. The moment she reached the hospital, we relaxed. She was safe. It’s like when we used to drop her off at school—once she was inside the gate, you feel she is safe."

Public outrage has been amplified by the fact that the attack occurred in the very hospital where she worked—a place her family trusted to be safe.&nbsp;

The victim's mother reportedly told a neighbour, "She was my only child. We worked hard to make her a doctor … I will never be happy again."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The father of the Kolkata rape-murder victim, a young trainee doctor, in a heartbreaking interview, shared the deep love his daughter had for medicine and the immense sacrifices made by her family to support her journey.

The father of the Kolkata rape-murder victim, a young trainee doctor, in a heartbreaking interview, shared the deep love his daughter had for medicine and the immense sacrifices made by her family to support her journey. He said, "All she did was study, study, study." On August 9, the postgraduate trainee doctor was found brutally raped and murdered on the premises of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. ‘My daughter isn’t coming back’ In a heartbreaking phone interview with The Guardian, the father of the RG Kar trainee doctor said, "All our dreams have been shattered in one night. We sent her to work, and the hospital gave us her body. It's all finished for us." Also read | Kolkata rape-murder: Disturbing search trends for victim’s ‘rape video’ and ‘rape porn’ flood internet "My daughter isn't coming back. I'm never going to hear her voice or laugh. All I can do now is concentrate on getting her justice." The tragic incident has sparked a nationwide wave of protests and strikes by doctors and citizens, who have taken to the streets to express their outrage at the handling of the case and the unsafe conditions in which the victim had to work. Beat the odds, but for what? The 31-year-old doctor, as per her father, fought her way into one of India's highly competitive medical colleges and represented a beacon of hope for her family and community. She had beaten the odds to qualify for her place among approximately one of 107,000 seats in the nation's medical colleges. From an early age, the doctor was driven by her passion for helping others. "'Papa, it's a good thing to become a doctor and help others. What do you think?' I said: 'OK, do it. We'll help you.' And look what happened." Also read | What is the Aruna Shanbaug case that Chief justice of India cited during Kolkata horror case hearing? Her parents, despite their modest means, supported her dream, with her father, a tailor, working tirelessly to finance her education. They eventually bought her a car to ease the tiring commute between their home and the hospital after her long shifts. "At first, she told me to wait. She said we couldn't manage the EMIs [monthly instalments] and she didn't want to overburden us. But then she found the bus ride so tiring after a long shift that she agreed to the car." The father and his wife took comfort in the belief that their daughter was safe at the hospital, a place they assumed was secure. "Like all parents, we worried about her safety, but only while she was travelling. The moment she reached the hospital, we relaxed. She was safe. It’s like when we used to drop her off at school—once she was inside the gate, you feel she is safe." Public outrage has been amplified by the fact that the attack occurred in the very hospital where she worked—a place her family trusted to be safe. The victim's mother reportedly told a neighbour, "She was my only child. We worked hard to make her a doctor … I will never be happy again." (With inputs from agencies)

‘My daughter isn’t coming back,’ says Kolkata rape-murder victim’s father in heartbreaking interview

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the&nbsp;RG Kar Medical Hospital in Kolkata.

Here's what the Supreme Court said :

<ul>
	<li>During the hearing, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud highlighted how nationwide protests following the brutal incident have drawn attention to the persistent issue of inadequate institutional safety for doctors. The court acknowledged that medical associations have long raised this issue, emphasising that medical professionals have often been the unfortunate targets of violence while performing their duties.</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>The Supreme Court established a national task force under its jurisdiction to propose measures for ensuring the safety of doctors at their workplaces. "It will have doctors from diverse backgrounds who will suggest modalities to be followed across India so that safety conditions at work are there and young or middle-aged doctors are safe in their work environment," stated the CJI.</li>
	<li>The court also noted the adverse impact of doctors abstaining from work on patients in need of medical care. “We earnestly appeal to all the doctors that we are here to ensure that their safety is the matter of highest national concern. Please trust us, that is why we have not left the matter to HC,” the court remarked.</li>
	<li>Expressing its dissatisfaction with the West Bengal government and hospital authorities, the DY Chandrachud-led bench criticised the delay in filing the FIR and the procedural lapses in handling the case.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>The bench stressed that the nation cannot afford to wait for another rape for things to change.</li>
	<li>The Chief Justice further criticised the state government for appointing Dr. Sandip Ghosh as principal of another prestigious institution, Calcutta Medical College, following his resignation as the head of RG Kar Hospital. "When the conduct of the principal is under scrutiny, how was he appointed as a principal of another college immediately?" questioned the CJI.</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li>Additionally, the CJI raised concerns about the vandalism that occurred at the hospital on August 14, directing the CISF to provide security. "The hospital is invaded by a mob. Critical facilities were damaged. What was the police doing? The first thing the police have to do is to secure the crime scene," the CJI stated.</li>
	<li>The Chief Justice also expressed deep concern over the widespread circulation of the victim's name, photographs&nbsp;and video clips showing the dead body in the media. "This is extremely concerning," the CJI stated.</li>
</ul>

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical Hospital in Kolkata. Here's what the Supreme Court said : During the hearing, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud highlighted how nationwide protests following the brutal incident have drawn attention to the persistent issue of inadequate institutional safety for doctors.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical Hospital in Kolkata. Here's what the Supreme Court said : During the hearing, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud highlighted how nationwide protests following the brutal incident have drawn attention to the persistent issue of inadequate institutional safety for doctors. The court acknowledged that medical associations have long raised this issue, emphasising that medical professionals have often been the unfortunate targets of violence while performing their duties. Also read |Ajmer Sex Scandal: 32 years later, spine-chilling details continue to rock India The Supreme Court established a national task force under its jurisdiction to propose measures for ensuring the safety of doctors at their workplaces. "It will have doctors from diverse backgrounds who will suggest modalities to be followed across India so that safety conditions at work are there and young or middle-aged doctors are safe in their work environment," stated the CJI. The court also noted the adverse impact of doctors abstaining from work on patients in need of medical care. “We earnestly appeal to all the doctors that we are here to ensure that their safety is the matter of highest national concern. Please trust us, that is why we have not left the matter to HC,” the court remarked. Expressing its dissatisfaction with the West Bengal government and hospital authorities, the DY Chandrachud-led bench criticised the delay in filing the FIR and the procedural lapses in handling the case. Also read |What is the Aruna Shanbaug case that Chief justice of India cited during Kolkata horror case hearing? The bench stressed that the nation cannot afford to wait for another rape for things to change. The Chief Justice further criticised the state government for appointing Dr. Sandip Ghosh as principal of another prestigious institution, Calcutta Medical College, following his resignation as the head of RG Kar Hospital. "When the conduct of the principal is under scrutiny, how was he appointed as a principal of another college immediately?" questioned the CJI. Also read | Badlapur sexual assault case: Internet suspended amid heavy protests, police lathi-charge protesters Additionally, the CJI raised concerns about the vandalism that occurred at the hospital on August 14, directing the CISF to provide security. "The hospital is invaded by a mob. Critical facilities were damaged. What was the police doing? The first thing the police have to do is to secure the crime scene," the CJI stated. The Chief Justice also expressed deep concern over the widespread circulation of the victim's name, photographs and video clips showing the dead body in the media. "This is extremely concerning," the CJI stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Here's what the Supreme Court said

An autopsy of the trainee doctor raped and murdered on Aug 9 in India's Kolkata has revealed that she was strangled to death. It also found evidence of sexual assault.

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The autopsy, as per an Indian Express report, found 16 external and nine internal injury marks on the victim.

The post-mortem examination of the victim revealed that she was subjected to strangulation, smothering, and forceful penetration.&nbsp;

The post-mortem was done between 6:10 pm to 7:10 pm on August 9, and its report as per IE states that the victim's "death was due to effects of manual strangulation associated with smothering" and that the "manner of death" was "homicidal".

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Furthermore, it found "medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia —possibility of sexual assault."

External injuries on the victim include abrasions on the cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms, and knees. Additionally, she had injuries on her private parts.

Meanwhile, internal injuries include those on the muscles of her neck, scalp, and other body parts.

"All injuries are ante-mortem (before death), showing evidence of vital reactions," states the post mortem report signed by a team of&nbsp;doctors comprising Apurba Biswas, professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; Rina Das, associate professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; and Molly Banerjee, assistant professor, department of forensic medicine, NRS Medical College and Hospital.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation, which was handed the probe into the heinous incident on Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;13) has interrogated multiple doctors of&nbsp;R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the R G Kar hospital, has been grilled by the investigative agency for four consecutive days.

Meanwhile, in an interesting twist to the case, Senior Trinamool Congress leader&nbsp;Kunal Ghosh has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh.

The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency.

"I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before 23rd August a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Ghosh.

(With inputs from agencies)

An autopsy of the trainee doctor raped and murdered on Aug 9 in India's Kolkata has revealed that she was strangled to death. It also found evidence of sexual assault.

An autopsy of the trainee doctor raped and murdered on Aug 9 in India's Kolkata has revealed that she was strangled to death. It also found evidence of sexual assault. 'Homicidal' injuries The autopsy, as per an Indian Express report, found 16 external and nine internal injury marks on the victim. The post-mortem examination of the victim revealed that she was subjected to strangulation, smothering, and forceful penetration. The post-mortem was done between 6:10 pm to 7:10 pm on August 9, and its report as per IE states that the victim's "death was due to effects of manual strangulation associated with smothering" and that the "manner of death" was "homicidal". Also read | CBI gets court nod to conduct lie detector test of main accused Sanjay Roy in Kolkata rape-murder case Furthermore, it found "medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia —possibility of sexual assault." External injuries on the victim include abrasions on the cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms, and knees. Additionally, she had injuries on her private parts. Meanwhile, internal injuries include those on the muscles of her neck, scalp, and other body parts. "All injuries are ante-mortem (before death), showing evidence of vital reactions," states the post mortem report signed by a team of doctors comprising Apurba Biswas, professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; Rina Das, associate professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; and Molly Banerjee, assistant professor, department of forensic medicine, NRS Medical College and Hospital. Also read | India: Kolkata Police arrest girl student for ‘life threats’ against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee CBI investigation continues The Central Bureau of Investigation, which was handed the probe into the heinous incident on Tuesday (Aug 13) has interrogated multiple doctors of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the R G Kar hospital, has been grilled by the investigative agency for four consecutive days. Meanwhile, in an interesting twist to the case, Senior Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh. The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency. "I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before 23rd August a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Ghosh. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder: Victim's autopsy report reveals evidence of strangulation and forceful penetration

While hearing the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, on Tuesday, referred to the Aruna Shanbaug incident. He said that due to ingrained patriarchal biases&nbsp;in the nation, women doctors are targeted at an increasing pace as women join the workplace and that India cannot wait for another rape to bring some real changes on the ground.

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In 1973, Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse at KEM hospital was brutally attacked, sexually assaulted and left in a vegetative state.&nbsp;

Shanbaug, who was 25 years old at the time, was working in the hospital's surgery department. At the time of the tragic incident, she was engaged to be married.

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On the night of November 27, 1973, she was brutally attacked by a ward attendant at the hospital. The rapist, identified as Sohanlal Bharta Walmiki, sexually assaulted her before strangling her using a dog chain.&nbsp;

The brutal attack left Shanbaug with severe brain damage and she fell into a persistent vegetative state (PVS).&nbsp;

Reportedly, the ward boy attacked her because Aruna accused him of stealing food meant for medical experiments at the hospital and threatened to report the theft to hospital authorities.

She remained in PVS, unable to speak and reliant on others, until she died in 2015. Till her death, she was kept alive through forced feeding.

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Given Aruna Shanbaug's quality of life, or the lack of it, she even became the centre of a national debate over euthanasia in 2011.&nbsp;

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That year, a journalist Pinki Virani — the writer of a book on Aruna titled 'Aruna's Story' — filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking permission for euthanasia. On March 7, 2011, the Supreme Court rejected the petition for active euthanasia. The court said that Aruna was not brain-dead and responded to certain stimuli.&nbsp;

After years in a persistent vegetative state, Aruna contracted pneumonia and died of it on May 18, 2015. Her attacker, Sohanlal Bharta Walmiki, escaped sexual assault charges as "sodomy" was not classified as rape under Indian law back then. Instead, he was charged with robbery and attempted murder and only served a seven-year sentence. He was released in 1980.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

While hearing the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, on Tuesday, referred to the Aruna Shanbaug incident. He said that due to ingrained patriarchal biases in the nation, women doctors are targeted at an increasing pace as women join the workplace and that India cannot wait for another rape to bring some real changes on the ground.

While hearing the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, on Tuesday, referred to the Aruna Shanbaug incident. He said that due to ingrained patriarchal biases in the nation, women doctors are targeted at an increasing pace as women join the workplace and that India cannot wait for another rape to bring some real changes on the ground. What is the Aruna Shanbaug case? In 1973, Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse at KEM hospital was brutally attacked, sexually assaulted and left in a vegetative state. Shanbaug, who was 25 years old at the time, was working in the hospital's surgery department. At the time of the tragic incident, she was engaged to be married. Also read | Another Nirbhaya? 15-year-old ‘mentally disturbed’ girl gang-raped by five men on bus from Delhi to Dehradun On the night of November 27, 1973, she was brutally attacked by a ward attendant at the hospital. The rapist, identified as Sohanlal Bharta Walmiki, sexually assaulted her before strangling her using a dog chain. The brutal attack left Shanbaug with severe brain damage and she fell into a persistent vegetative state (PVS). Reportedly, the ward boy attacked her because Aruna accused him of stealing food meant for medical experiments at the hospital and threatened to report the theft to hospital authorities. She remained in PVS, unable to speak and reliant on others, until she died in 2015. Till her death, she was kept alive through forced feeding. Euthanasia debate Given Aruna Shanbaug's quality of life, or the lack of it, she even became the centre of a national debate over euthanasia in 2011. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder case: Sourav Ganguly changes X profile pic in solidarity with victim, receives flak That year, a journalist Pinki Virani — the writer of a book on Aruna titled 'Aruna's Story' — filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking permission for euthanasia. On March 7, 2011, the Supreme Court rejected the petition for active euthanasia. The court said that Aruna was not brain-dead and responded to certain stimuli. After years in a persistent vegetative state, Aruna contracted pneumonia and died of it on May 18, 2015. Her attacker, Sohanlal Bharta Walmiki, escaped sexual assault charges as "sodomy" was not classified as rape under Indian law back then. Instead, he was charged with robbery and attempted murder and only served a seven-year sentence. He was released in 1980. (With inputs from agencies)

What is the Aruna Shanbaug case that Chief justice of India cited during Kolkata horror case hearing?

India's premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Monday (August 19) obtained court permission to conduct a lie detector test of the main accused in the heinous rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata.

As per reports, the permission to put Sanjay Roy through a polygraph test has been granted by the Kolkata High Court.&nbsp;

The development comes a day after the Supreme Court of India had stepped in, taking suo moto cognisance of the matter on Sunday (August 18).&nbsp;A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the matter on Tuesday (August 20).

<h2>Who is the rape-murder accused Sanjay Roy?</h2>

On August 9, a post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. A preliminary autopsy of her body suggested that the trainee doctor was subjected to violent sexual assault.

Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested by the Kolkata Police in connection with the case.&nbsp;

A preliminary investigation into the matter revealed that Roy, at the time of the crime, had consumed alcohol. Citing sources, India Today reported that Sanjay went to a place behind the hospital to drink alcohol and that he used to watch porn while drinking.

<h2>CBI investigation continues</h2>

On&nbsp;Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;13), a bench of the Calcutta High Court&nbsp;observed that there had been no significant progress in investigations made by the Kolkata Police in five days since the tragic incident. Expressing its dissatisfaction, the court&nbsp;ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor to&nbsp;India's central investigative agency, the CBI.&nbsp;

Since then, the CBI has interrogated multiple doctors of&nbsp;R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the R G Kar hospital has been grilled by the investigative agency for four consecutive days.

Meanwhile, in an interesting twist to the case, Senior Trinamool Congress leader&nbsp;Kunal Ghosh has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh.

The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency.

"I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before 23rd August a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Ghosh.

(With inputs from agencies)

India's premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Monday (August 19) obtained court permission to conduct a lie detector test of the main accused in the heinous rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata.

India's premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Monday (August 19) obtained court permission to conduct a lie detector test of the main accused in the heinous rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata. As per reports, the permission to put Sanjay Roy through a polygraph test has been granted by the Kolkata High Court. The development comes a day after the Supreme Court of India had stepped in, taking suo moto cognisance of the matter on Sunday (August 18). A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the matter on Tuesday (August 20). Who is the rape-murder accused Sanjay Roy? On August 9, a post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. A preliminary autopsy of her body suggested that the trainee doctor was subjected to violent sexual assault. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested by the Kolkata Police in connection with the case. A preliminary investigation into the matter revealed that Roy, at the time of the crime, had consumed alcohol. Citing sources, India Today reported that Sanjay went to a place behind the hospital to drink alcohol and that he used to watch porn while drinking. CBI investigation continues On Tuesday (Aug 13), a bench of the Calcutta High Court observed that there had been no significant progress in investigations made by the Kolkata Police in five days since the tragic incident. Expressing its dissatisfaction, the court ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor to India's central investigative agency, the CBI. Since then, the CBI has interrogated multiple doctors of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the R G Kar hospital has been grilled by the investigative agency for four consecutive days. Meanwhile, in an interesting twist to the case, Senior Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh. The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency. "I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before 23rd August a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Ghosh. (With inputs from agencies)

CBI gets court nod to conduct lie detector test of main accused Sanjay Roy in Kolkata rape-murder case

The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state.

A bench of the top court will hear the matter on Tuesday (August 20). According to reports, the decision to intervene was prompted by a letter from Supreme Court lawyers, Advocates Ujjawal Gaur and Rohit Pandey, urging the CJI to take immediate action.&nbsp;Given the gravity and seriousness of the incident, the advocates highlighted the immediate need for the country's highest court to intervene.

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In the Indian national capital, the doctors' strike continues over the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata. As per a PTI report, members of the Delhi resident doctors' association (RDA) will be taking out a candle march outside Gate 1 of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station at 6 pm.&nbsp;

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"As approved in today's general body meeting, residents from all medical colleges and institutions in Delhi will gather for a candle march protest in Connaught Place," read a statement from the GTB Hospital RDA.

"We will assemble in groups of 3-4 at Gate No. 1, Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, form a human chain, and light candles at the inner circle to raise awareness about the tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata," it added.

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On August 9, a post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. A preliminary autopsy of her body suggested that the trainee doctor was subjected to violent sexual assault.

Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested by the Kolkata Police in connection with the case. However, even this wasn't enough to satiate the public's anger.

The gross&nbsp;and tragic incident sparked nationwide protests in India, which have seen the participation of doctors and the medical fraternity. Allegations of a botched-up investigation and tampering of evidence snowballed into outrage that has spread across medical campuses in West Bengal and beyond.

Previously, on&nbsp;Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;13), a bench of the Calcutta High Court&nbsp;observed that there had been no significant progress in investigations made by the Kolkata Police in five days since the tragic incident. Expressing its dissatisfaction, the court&nbsp;ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor to&nbsp;India's central investigative agency, the CBI.&nbsp;

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Now, the Indian top court has stepped in. Taking suo motu cognisance of the matter relating to the heinous crime, a Supreme Court bench comprising&nbsp;Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear on Tuesday the&nbsp;case titled "In Re: Alleged Rape and Murder of Trainee Doctor in RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata and related issues."

According to Live Law, the case was registered at 01:03 pm&nbsp;on Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state.

The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state. A bench of the top court will hear the matter on Tuesday (August 20). According to reports, the decision to intervene was prompted by a letter from Supreme Court lawyers, Advocates Ujjawal Gaur and Rohit Pandey, urging the CJI to take immediate action. Given the gravity and seriousness of the incident, the advocates highlighted the immediate need for the country's highest court to intervene. Doctors to strike in the national capital, Delhi In the Indian national capital, the doctors' strike continues over the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata. As per a PTI report, members of the Delhi resident doctors' association (RDA) will be taking out a candle march outside Gate 1 of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station at 6 pm. Also read | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Reports of 150gm semen in victim's body not true, say police "As approved in today's general body meeting, residents from all medical colleges and institutions in Delhi will gather for a candle march protest in Connaught Place," read a statement from the GTB Hospital RDA. "We will assemble in groups of 3-4 at Gate No. 1, Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, form a human chain, and light candles at the inner circle to raise awareness about the tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata," it added. Kolkata Police, CBI and now the Supreme Court of India On August 9, a post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. A preliminary autopsy of her body suggested that the trainee doctor was subjected to violent sexual assault. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested by the Kolkata Police in connection with the case. However, even this wasn't enough to satiate the public's anger. The gross and tragic incident sparked nationwide protests in India, which have seen the participation of doctors and the medical fraternity. Allegations of a botched-up investigation and tampering of evidence snowballed into outrage that has spread across medical campuses in West Bengal and beyond. Previously, on Tuesday (Aug 13), a bench of the Calcutta High Court observed that there had been no significant progress in investigations made by the Kolkata Police in five days since the tragic incident. Expressing its dissatisfaction, the court ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor to India's central investigative agency, the CBI. Also read | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Mamata Banerjee leads a rally, raises demand for death penalty Now, the Indian top court has stepped in. Taking suo motu cognisance of the matter relating to the heinous crime, a Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear on Tuesday the case titled "In Re: Alleged Rape and Murder of Trainee Doctor in RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata and related issues." According to Live Law, the case was registered at 01:03 pm on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Supreme Court of India takes suo motu cognisance, hearing on Aug 20

India's Supreme Court on Tuesday (Aug 13) shut down contempt proceedings against yoga guru, Baba Ramdev and his aide, Acharya Balkrishna after they tendered unconditional apology and an undertaking. Both assured the court that their company, Patanjali Ayurved Limited, would refrain from issuing misleading advertisements and claims about its products.&nbsp;

A bench of justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta warned Patanjali that if the company relapsed by breaking any terms of the undertaking, the contempt case would be reopened.&nbsp;

The relief for Ramdev comes after the submission of apology affidavits, alongside the publication of apologies in multiple newspapers across the country.&nbsp;The bench initially expressed dissatisfaction at the apologies published in the newspapers by Patanjali. It&nbsp;was only after the rap by the court that it published improved apologies which were&nbsp;accepted.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In February, earlier this year, the court slapped an interim ban on ads of Patanjali for not adhering to the guidelines.&nbsp;

The court ruled that allopathy cannot be degraded/defamed in the eyes of the public like this. “You (Patanjali) cannot criticise any other method of treatment like allopathy,” it noted.

The judges also pulled up the Ministry of Ayush (Govt of India) for “sitting with its eyes closed".&nbsp;

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<h2>SC's previous threat</h2>

Notably, the contempt case was filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali's&nbsp;ads attacking allopathy and claiming that its 'Coronil' medicine could cure COVID-19.&nbsp;

After the case reached the apex court, the judges threatened to impose a&nbsp;penalty of $120,000 on Patanjali&nbsp;if it did not stop its practice of making&nbsp;false and misleading claims in advertisements.&nbsp;

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In 2022, the then Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana had also instructed the&nbsp;yoga guru to rein in his beliefs.&nbsp; &nbsp;

"What happened to Baba Ramdev? He can popularise his system, but why should he criticise other systems. We all respect him, he popularized yoga but he shouldn't criticize other systems. What is the guarantee that his system will work? He cannot refuse the doctor system. He must exercise restraint in abusing other systems," observed the former CJI.&nbsp;

Baba Ramdev is a popular figure in India. He founded Patanjali alongside Balkrishna in 2006 and since then, the company has transformed into a multi-billion dollar enterprise but has come under heavy scrutiny for its illegal marketing practices.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

India's Supreme Court on Tuesday (Aug 13) shut down contempt proceedings against yoga guru, Baba Ramdev and his aide, Acharya Balkrishna after they tendered unconditional apology and an undertaking.

India's Supreme Court on Tuesday (Aug 13) shut down contempt proceedings against yoga guru, Baba Ramdev and his aide, Acharya Balkrishna after they tendered unconditional apology and an undertaking. Both assured the court that their company, Patanjali Ayurved Limited, would refrain from issuing misleading advertisements and claims about its products. A bench of justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta warned Patanjali that if the company relapsed by breaking any terms of the undertaking, the contempt case would be reopened. The relief for Ramdev comes after the submission of apology affidavits, alongside the publication of apologies in multiple newspapers across the country. The bench initially expressed dissatisfaction at the apologies published in the newspapers by Patanjali. It was only after the rap by the court that it published improved apologies which were accepted. In February, earlier this year, the court slapped an interim ban on ads of Patanjali for not adhering to the guidelines. The court ruled that allopathy cannot be degraded/defamed in the eyes of the public like this. “You (Patanjali) cannot criticise any other method of treatment like allopathy,” it noted. The judges also pulled up the Ministry of Ayush (Govt of India) for “sitting with its eyes closed". Watch | Why misleading marketing needs fix in India SC's previous threat Notably, the contempt case was filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali's ads attacking allopathy and claiming that its 'Coronil' medicine could cure COVID-19. After the case reached the apex court, the judges threatened to impose a penalty of $120,000 on Patanjali if it did not stop its practice of making false and misleading claims in advertisements. Also read| | Explained: The ads case against Patanjali In 2022, the then Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana had also instructed the yoga guru to rein in his beliefs. "What happened to Baba Ramdev? He can popularise his system, but why should he criticise other systems. We all respect him, he popularized yoga but he shouldn't criticize other systems. What is the guarantee that his system will work? He cannot refuse the doctor system. He must exercise restraint in abusing other systems," observed the former CJI. Baba Ramdev is a popular figure in India. He founded Patanjali alongside Balkrishna in 2006 and since then, the company has transformed into a multi-billion dollar enterprise but has come under heavy scrutiny for its illegal marketing practices. (With inputs from agencies)

India: SC closes contempt case against Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Patanjali Ayurved. Know why

India’s top court on Wednesday (Aug 7) blasted a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court who had criticised the Supreme Court’s order passed on May 3. A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud remarked that the statement by Judge Rajbir Sehrawat was "scandalous" and "unwarranted".

Although the bench schooled the judge over the required discipline of hierarchy, it stopped short of initiating proceedings.

<h2>The controversial order of Judge Rajbir Sehrawat</h2>

Sehrawat, in an order passed on July 17, had criticised a May 3 ruling of the apex court, saying the top court "turns out to be simply in the nature of putting an estoppel on the powers of the High Court".

There was a tendency on the part of the Supreme Court to presume that it was "more Supreme", the judge had said.

<h2>Reaction by Supreme Court</h2>

The Supreme Court bench said it was “pained” by the remarks of the judge. It added that neither the top court nor high courts were supreme and supremacy is actually of the Constitution of India.

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“This tendency of passing observation about the Supreme Court is not correct. Discipline has to be maintained. This discipline of hierarchy has to be maintained and the discipline of system has to be maintained. There is work pressure on high court judges. The Supreme Court must also use its powers with great caution and remedy by us should not cause greater judicial harm," the SC bench said.

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"The observations which were made in the order of the single judge were unnecessary for the ultimate order which was passed. Gratuitous observations with regard to the previous orders passed by the Supreme Court are absolutely unwarranted. Compliance with the orders passed by the Supreme Court is not a matter of choice but a matter of the constitutional obligation. Parties may be aggrieved by an order. Judges are never aggrieved by an order passed by a higher constitutional forum," the bench added.

(With inputs from agencies)

India’s top court on Wednesday (Aug 7) blasted a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court who had criticised the Supreme Court’s order passed on May 3. A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud remarked that the statement by Judge Rajbir Sehrawat was "scandalous" and "unwarranted".

India’s top court on Wednesday (Aug 7) blasted a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court who had criticised the Supreme Court’s order passed on May 3. A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud remarked that the statement by Judge Rajbir Sehrawat was "scandalous" and "unwarranted". Although the bench schooled the judge over the required discipline of hierarchy, it stopped short of initiating proceedings. The controversial order of Judge Rajbir Sehrawat Sehrawat, in an order passed on July 17, had criticised a May 3 ruling of the apex court, saying the top court "turns out to be simply in the nature of putting an estoppel on the powers of the High Court". There was a tendency on the part of the Supreme Court to presume that it was "more Supreme", the judge had said. Reaction by Supreme Court The Supreme Court bench said it was “pained” by the remarks of the judge. It added that neither the top court nor high courts were supreme and supremacy is actually of the Constitution of India. Also read: AAP vs Delhi Lt Governor: Supreme Court upholds L-G`s powers in MCD “This tendency of passing observation about the Supreme Court is not correct. Discipline has to be maintained. This discipline of hierarchy has to be maintained and the discipline of system has to be maintained. There is work pressure on high court judges. The Supreme Court must also use its powers with great caution and remedy by us should not cause greater judicial harm," the SC bench said. Also read: Delhi High Court dismisses CM Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against arrest by CBI in excise case "The observations which were made in the order of the single judge were unnecessary for the ultimate order which was passed. Gratuitous observations with regard to the previous orders passed by the Supreme Court are absolutely unwarranted. Compliance with the orders passed by the Supreme Court is not a matter of choice but a matter of the constitutional obligation. Parties may be aggrieved by an order. Judges are never aggrieved by an order passed by a higher constitutional forum," the bench added. (With inputs from agencies)

Court vs court: India’s Supreme Court blasts high court judge for ‘unwarranted’ criticism

Taking suo motu cognisance of the death of three civil services aspirants in the Indian capital city of Delhi last month, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre, the Delhi government and the civic body regarding the safety norms they had prescribed so far.&nbsp;

The apex court also called out the coaching centres for running 'death chambers' where the lives of students were compromised.&nbsp;

“Coaching centres are playing with lives of aspirants who have come from different parts of the country,” a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said.

"These places (coaching centres) have become death chambers. Coaching institutes can operate online unless there is full compliance of the safety norms and basic norms for a dignified life. Coaching centres are playing with the lives of aspirants who come from different parts of the country," the bench added.

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<h2>Case transferred to CBI</h2>

Last week, the Delhi High Court transferred the probe into the deaths of the three students from Delhi Police to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure that the "public had no doubt" over the probe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile,&nbsp;New Delhi-based Rau's IAS Study Circle, the institute where the incident took place, said it was offering&nbsp;$59,689 (Rs 50 lakh) each to the families of the three students who drowned in the basement that illegally doubled up as a library.&nbsp;

"What we are offering is a Rs 50 lakh compensation to each one of the students who has lost his life," said&nbsp;Advocate Mohit Saraf representing the institute.&nbsp;

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Saraf said that $29,844 each would be offered to the families right away and the remaining compensation amount would be paid once the institute's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abhishek Gupta&nbsp;was released from prison.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has also constituted a panel to probe the drowning of the students while fixing&nbsp;the responsibility, suggesting measures and recommending policy changes.&nbsp;

The committee will have to submit its final report in 30 days.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Taking suo motu cognisance of the death of three civil services aspirants in the Indian capital city of Delhi last month, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre, the Delhi government and the civic body regarding the safety norms they had prescribed so far.

Taking suo motu cognisance of the death of three civil services aspirants in the Indian capital city of Delhi last month, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre, the Delhi government and the civic body regarding the safety norms they had prescribed so far. The apex court also called out the coaching centres for running 'death chambers' where the lives of students were compromised. “Coaching centres are playing with lives of aspirants who have come from different parts of the country,” a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said. "These places (coaching centres) have become death chambers. Coaching institutes can operate online unless there is full compliance of the safety norms and basic norms for a dignified life. Coaching centres are playing with the lives of aspirants who come from different parts of the country," the bench added. SC remarks these (coaching centres) have death chambers and play with the lives of aspirants coming from different parts of the country. SC remarks that the incident was an eye-opener. — ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2024 × Watch | Delhi coaching centre deaths: Video shows moments when students were trapped Case transferred to CBI Last week, the Delhi High Court transferred the probe into the deaths of the three students from Delhi Police to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure that the "public had no doubt" over the probe. Meanwhile, New Delhi-based Rau's IAS Study Circle, the institute where the incident took place, said it was offering $59,689 (Rs 50 lakh) each to the families of the three students who drowned in the basement that illegally doubled up as a library. "What we are offering is a Rs 50 lakh compensation to each one of the students who has lost his life," said Advocate Mohit Saraf representing the institute. Also read | 'Within 10 minutes...': Horrific video shows water gushing into UPSC coaching centre in Delhi Saraf said that $29,844 each would be offered to the families right away and the remaining compensation amount would be paid once the institute's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abhishek Gupta was released from prison. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also constituted a panel to probe the drowning of the students while fixing the responsibility, suggesting measures and recommending policy changes. The committee will have to submit its final report in 30 days. (With inputs from agencies)

'Coaching centres have become death chambers': Supreme Court lashes out over Delhi tragedy that killed 3

India's Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 5) upheld the authority of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi to nominate 10 individuals with specialised knowledge in municipal administration to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The top court said that this statutory duty is attached to the L-G’s office and does not require the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

The ruling, written by Justice P.S. Narasimha, as part of a two-judge bench comprised of Justice Sanjay Kumar as well, drew its basis from Section 3(3)(b)(1) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.&nbsp;

This law, amended in 1993, grants the L-G the power to nominate experts to the municipal body.

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The two-judge Bench referred to a previous Constitution Bench judgment, which established that the executive power of the Delhi government must align with parliamentary laws addressing subjects in the State and Concurrent Lists of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.

Justice Narasimha dismissed the argument presented by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Delhi, that the L-G’s power was outdated and merely symbolic.&nbsp;

Singhvi contended that the democratically elected Delhi government should have autonomous control over its municipal administration without interference from the L-G.

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"This is a law made by the Parliament... The law requires the L-G to exercise power," the court noted.

The central question before the court was whether the LG's nomination of the 10 experts was a statutory duty independent of the Council of Ministers' advice.&nbsp;

Justice Narasimha clarified that the 1993 amendments to the DMC Act were designed to incorporate constitutional changes related to the establishment of the Delhi government, specifically Articles 239AA and 239AB concerning municipal administration.

"The statutory power under Section 3(3)(b)(1) to name the 10 persons of special knowledge was vested in the L-G for the first time through the 1993 amendments to the DMC Act, 1957, in order to incorporate constitutional changes in Articles 239AA and 239AB of the Constitution in Part 9A concerning municipal administration," Justice Narasimha observed.

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India's Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 5) upheld the authority of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi to nominate 10 individuals with specialised knowledge in municipal administration to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

India's Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 5) upheld the authority of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi to nominate 10 individuals with specialised knowledge in municipal administration to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The top court said that this statutory duty is attached to the L-G’s office and does not require the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. The ruling, written by Justice P.S. Narasimha, as part of a two-judge bench comprised of Justice Sanjay Kumar as well, drew its basis from Section 3(3)(b)(1) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. This law, amended in 1993, grants the L-G the power to nominate experts to the municipal body. Also read | Arvind Kejriwal's AAP fades as 'INDIA' shines The two-judge Bench referred to a previous Constitution Bench judgment, which established that the executive power of the Delhi government must align with parliamentary laws addressing subjects in the State and Concurrent Lists of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Justice Narasimha dismissed the argument presented by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Delhi, that the L-G’s power was outdated and merely symbolic. Singhvi contended that the democratically elected Delhi government should have autonomous control over its municipal administration without interference from the L-G. Also watch | India: AAP vs Delhi Lt Governor saga ends: Kejriwal govt granted powers over services | WION Pulse × "This is a law made by the Parliament... The law requires the L-G to exercise power," the court noted. The central question before the court was whether the LG's nomination of the 10 experts was a statutory duty independent of the Council of Ministers' advice. Justice Narasimha clarified that the 1993 amendments to the DMC Act were designed to incorporate constitutional changes related to the establishment of the Delhi government, specifically Articles 239AA and 239AB concerning municipal administration. "The statutory power under Section 3(3)(b)(1) to name the 10 persons of special knowledge was vested in the L-G for the first time through the 1993 amendments to the DMC Act, 1957, in order to incorporate constitutional changes in Articles 239AA and 239AB of the Constitution in Part 9A concerning municipal administration," Justice Narasimha observed. (With inputs from agencies)

AAP vs Delhi Lt Governor: Supreme Court upholds L-G's powers in MCD

India's top court on Friday (Aug 2) rejected petitions seeking a detailed investigation under judicial supervision into an alleged scam of using electoral bonds (EBs). The political funding tool was introduced in 2017 but was scrapped in February by the Supreme Court of India as it was declared "unconstitutional".&nbsp;

“Individual grievances regarding presence of quid pro quo would have to be pursued on the basis of remedies available under the law. Where there is a refusal to investigate or closure report has been filed, appropriate remedies can be taken under law governing criminal procedure or as the case may be under Article 226,” Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said.

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Two&nbsp;non-governmental organisations (NGOs) had earlier filed&nbsp;public interest litigation (PIL) that alleged&nbsp;an “apparent quid pro quo” between political parties, corporations, and investigative agencies. The petition also asked for recovering the money paid by companies as part of&nbsp;“quid pro quo arrangements where these are found to be proceeds of crime”.

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The scheme was designed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration to "introduce transparency" into political funding in the country but it was criticised for concerns over lack of transparency and accountability.

A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court,&nbsp;headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud,&nbsp;in February, said that the anonymous electoral bonds scheme is “violative of the right to information under Article 19(1)(a).”

Today, the court said it will not entertain pleas regarding electoral bonds under Article 32 when other laws can be used to seek remedy for the same.

"The court entertained petitions challenging electoral bonds since there was an aspect of judicial review. But the cases involving criminal wrongdoing should not be under Article 32 when there are remedies available under the law," the bench of the Supreme Court said.

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India's top court on Friday (Aug 2) rejected petitions seeking a detailed investigation under judicial supervision into an alleged scam of using electoral bonds (EBs).

India's top court on Friday (Aug 2) rejected petitions seeking a detailed investigation under judicial supervision into an alleged scam of using electoral bonds (EBs). The political funding tool was introduced in 2017 but was scrapped in February by the Supreme Court of India as it was declared "unconstitutional". “Individual grievances regarding presence of quid pro quo would have to be pursued on the basis of remedies available under the law. Where there is a refusal to investigate or closure report has been filed, appropriate remedies can be taken under law governing criminal procedure or as the case may be under Article 226,” Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said. Also read: India: NEET-UG 2024 paper leak was limited to Patna and Hazaribagh, rules Supreme Court Two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) had earlier filed public interest litigation (PIL) that alleged an “apparent quid pro quo” between political parties, corporations, and investigative agencies. The petition also asked for recovering the money paid by companies as part of “quid pro quo arrangements where these are found to be proceeds of crime”. Watch: India: Supreme Court upholds NEET-UG 2024 amid paper leak concerns × The scheme was designed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration to "introduce transparency" into political funding in the country but it was criticised for concerns over lack of transparency and accountability. A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, in February, said that the anonymous electoral bonds scheme is “violative of the right to information under Article 19(1)(a).” Today, the court said it will not entertain pleas regarding electoral bonds under Article 32 when other laws can be used to seek remedy for the same. "The court entertained petitions challenging electoral bonds since there was an aspect of judicial review. But the cases involving criminal wrongdoing should not be under Article 32 when there are remedies available under the law," the bench of the Supreme Court said. (With inputs from agencies)

India's Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking probe into electoral bonds scheme

In a crucial verdict on Friday, the Supreme Court confirmed that the NEET-UG 2024 examination will not be canceled despite allegations of a paper leak. The bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, emphasized that no systemic breach of the exam's sanctity was evident beyond Hazaribagh and Patna.

Supreme Court: No NEET-UG re-examination for students

The Supreme Court of India on Friday (Aug 2) said there was no systemic breach in the conduct of the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test - Undergraduate 2024 (NEET-UG 2024) examination. A three-judge bench, headed by&nbsp;Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was providing detailed reasons for its July 23 order when it refused to cancel the exams held on May 5.&nbsp;

The court said the paper leak was limited to Patna, Hazaribagh and that there was no material to show it was widespread and affected the sanctity of the exam.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The court highlighted that a re-examination will lead to serious consequences affecting over 2.3 million students as it will&nbsp;lead to disruption of the academic schedule, causing a domino effect in the coming years.

The court, however, gave a rap to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and suggested it to avoid "flip-flops" it made during the conduct of the exam.

"Such flip-flops in a national exam do not serve the interests of the students," said the court adding that the expert committee must rectify the deficiencies in the exam system.

The court's reasoning comes a day after Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed its first chargesheet in the case against 13 accused persons for the leak in Bihar's Patna.&nbsp;The agency has invoked Sections 120B, 201, 409, 380, 411, 420, and 109 of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code (IPC) and substantive offences against them. 
 
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<h2>What is the NEET-UG scam?</h2>

The controversy emerged after an unusually high number of students scored the perfect 720 score in the exam. Suspicions were raised after 67 students scored the full marks with a coaching institute in Haryana responsible for six of those students.&nbsp;

Initially, it was reported that NTA offered grace marks due to a faulty question which led to the full marks. However, subsequent investigations revealed that the exam paper had been leaked to select candidates, a day before the exam.

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The case went to the SC with a section of students demanding that NTA conduct re-examination. The opposition parties, led by Congress' Rahul Gandhi launched an attack on the central government and called it out for corrupt practices to infiltrate the exams deciding the future of the country.&nbsp;

Despite the clamour from all sides, the apex court last month said there will be no re-test for the NEET exam as no data suggested that the 'sanctity' of the examination was breached.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court of India on Friday (Aug 2) said there was no systemic breach in the conduct of the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test - Undergraduate 2024 (NEET-UG 2024) examination.

The Supreme Court of India on Friday (Aug 2) said there was no systemic breach in the conduct of the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test - Undergraduate 2024 (NEET-UG 2024) examination. A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was providing detailed reasons for its July 23 order when it refused to cancel the exams held on May 5. The court said the paper leak was limited to Patna, Hazaribagh and that there was no material to show it was widespread and affected the sanctity of the exam. The court highlighted that a re-examination will lead to serious consequences affecting over 2.3 million students as it will lead to disruption of the academic schedule, causing a domino effect in the coming years. The court, however, gave a rap to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and suggested it to avoid "flip-flops" it made during the conduct of the exam. "Such flip-flops in a national exam do not serve the interests of the students," said the court adding that the expert committee must rectify the deficiencies in the exam system. The court's reasoning comes a day after Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed its first chargesheet in the case against 13 accused persons for the leak in Bihar's Patna. The agency has invoked Sections 120B, 201, 409, 380, 411, 420, and 109 of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code (IPC) and substantive offences against them. Watch | India: Supreme Court declines NEET-UG re-test × What is the NEET-UG scam? The controversy emerged after an unusually high number of students scored the perfect 720 score in the exam. Suspicions were raised after 67 students scored the full marks with a coaching institute in Haryana responsible for six of those students. Initially, it was reported that NTA offered grace marks due to a faulty question which led to the full marks. However, subsequent investigations revealed that the exam paper had been leaked to select candidates, a day before the exam. Also read | NEET-UG exam row: Student who got leaked papers scored only 185 marks out of 720 The case went to the SC with a section of students demanding that NTA conduct re-examination. The opposition parties, led by Congress' Rahul Gandhi launched an attack on the central government and called it out for corrupt practices to infiltrate the exams deciding the future of the country. Despite the clamour from all sides, the apex court last month said there will be no re-test for the NEET exam as no data suggested that the 'sanctity' of the examination was breached. (With inputs from agencies)

India: NEET-UG 2024 paper leak was limited to Patna and Hazaribagh, rules Supreme Court

#Gravitas | In what could come as a significant development, the Supreme Court of India called for states to identify the creamy layer among the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/STs) to take them out of the fold of reservation.

Gravitas: Indian Supreme Court's Landmark Verdict on SC, ST Quota, 'Exclude creamy layer ...'

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (Aug 1) permitted the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to help uplift the more underprivileged and downtrodden.

India: Justices call for 'real equality' by excluding SC/ST creamy layer

President Joe Biden will announce plans to reform the US supreme court on Monday. Biden is likely to endorse establishing term limits for justices and an enforceable code of ethics. Watch in for more details!

US President Joe Biden announces plans to reform US Supreme Court

In the final six months of his Presidential tenure Joe Biden seems to have set his sights on major reforms in the US Supreme Court

US: Joe Biden slams extremism in U.S. Supreme Court pushes for term limits on Judges

US President Joe Biden announced plans Monday for urgent reforms to the conservative-dominated Supreme Court, in a bold but long-shot move as he seeks to make a mark in his last six months in power.

The 81-year-old Democrat is calling for a constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court's recent ruling backing Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity, according to the White House.

The Democrat is also calling for term limits for Supreme Court justices, who currently serve for life, following shock rulings such as the repeal of the nationwide right to abortion.

Biden, who will further unveil the plans in a speech in Austin, Texas later Monday, will also seek an enforceable ethics code after a string of scandals.

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He had confirmed he would seek the reforms during an Oval Office address last week outlining his priorities after deciding to drop out of the 2024 election, though the plans have almost no hope of getting through a deeply divided Congress.

"This nation was founded on a simple yet profound principle: No one is above the law. Not the president of the United States. Not a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. No one," Biden said in an opinion piece published Monday.

"What is happening now is not normal, and it undermines the public's confidence in the court's decisions, including those impacting personal freedoms. We now stand in a breach."

Though their chances are slim, the proposed reforms reflect Biden's growing frustration with a court packed with Trump-appointed judges, and come as opinion polls show a growing loss of public confidence in the institution.

The White House said that both Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, now the presumptive Democratic nominee for November's election, "look forward to working with Congress" on the plans.

Biden had previously resisted calls to overhaul or reform the court of nine lifetime-appointed justices.

But the White House said Biden would now seek 18-year term limits on Supreme Court justices, with new justices being appointed every two years.

<h2>- 'Close to zero' -</h2>

This would "reduce the chance that any single presidency imposes undue influence for generations to come," it said in a fact sheet.

He would also seek a "binding, enforceable" ethics code similar to those that apply to federal judges.

The top court has a 6-3 conservative majority, with three judges who were appointed while Trump was president, and has dealt Biden several blows in recent years.

The court stunned the world in 2022 when it overturned the 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that had underpinned the federal right to abortion. At least 20 states have now brought in full or partial abortion bans.

This year the court significantly rolled back the power of federal agencies, while also partially ruling in early July in favor of Republican nominee Trump's immunity claims.

Trump is now using that ruling to challenge his recent criminal conviction in a porn star-hush money case as well as a series of other prosecutions.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has been rocked by ethics scandals involving arch-conservative justices.

Justice Clarence Thomas recently admitted that two luxury vacations he took in 2019 were paid for by a billionaire Republican political donor.

Thomas, the longest-service justice on the court, has also ignored calls to recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election, after his wife took part in the drive to keep Trump in power despite his electoral loss.

And Justice Samuel Alito has rejected calls to recuse himself from some Trump-related cases after flags linked to the former president's false election fraud claims were discovered to have been flown outside his home and vacation property.

Legal expert Steven Schwinn warned, however, that Biden had a "close to zero" chance of getting the plan through.

But Biden was probably trying to "raise public consciousness" and "introduce the Supreme Court as an election issue," Schwinn, a law professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago, told AFP.

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US President Joe Biden announced plans Monday for urgent reforms to the conservative-dominated Supreme Court, in a bold but long-shot move as he seeks to make a mark in his last six months in power.

US President Joe Biden announced plans Monday for urgent reforms to the conservative-dominated Supreme Court, in a bold but long-shot move as he seeks to make a mark in his last six months in power. The 81-year-old Democrat is calling for a constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court's recent ruling backing Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity, according to the White House. The Democrat is also calling for term limits for Supreme Court justices, who currently serve for life, following shock rulings such as the repeal of the nationwide right to abortion. Biden, who will further unveil the plans in a speech in Austin, Texas later Monday, will also seek an enforceable ethics code after a string of scandals. Also watch | US Presidential race: President Biden may announce plans on Supreme Court reform × He had confirmed he would seek the reforms during an Oval Office address last week outlining his priorities after deciding to drop out of the 2024 election, though the plans have almost no hope of getting through a deeply divided Congress. "This nation was founded on a simple yet profound principle: No one is above the law. Not the president of the United States. Not a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. No one," Biden said in an opinion piece published Monday. "What is happening now is not normal, and it undermines the public's confidence in the court's decisions, including those impacting personal freedoms. We now stand in a breach." Though their chances are slim, the proposed reforms reflect Biden's growing frustration with a court packed with Trump-appointed judges, and come as opinion polls show a growing loss of public confidence in the institution. The White House said that both Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, now the presumptive Democratic nominee for November's election, "look forward to working with Congress" on the plans. Biden had previously resisted calls to overhaul or reform the court of nine lifetime-appointed justices. But the White House said Biden would now seek 18-year term limits on Supreme Court justices, with new justices being appointed every two years. - 'Close to zero' - This would "reduce the chance that any single presidency imposes undue influence for generations to come," it said in a fact sheet. He would also seek a "binding, enforceable" ethics code similar to those that apply to federal judges. The top court has a 6-3 conservative majority, with three judges who were appointed while Trump was president, and has dealt Biden several blows in recent years. The court stunned the world in 2022 when it overturned the 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that had underpinned the federal right to abortion. At least 20 states have now brought in full or partial abortion bans. This year the court significantly rolled back the power of federal agencies, while also partially ruling in early July in favor of Republican nominee Trump's immunity claims. Trump is now using that ruling to challenge his recent criminal conviction in a porn star-hush money case as well as a series of other prosecutions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has been rocked by ethics scandals involving arch-conservative justices. Justice Clarence Thomas recently admitted that two luxury vacations he took in 2019 were paid for by a billionaire Republican political donor. Thomas, the longest-service justice on the court, has also ignored calls to recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election, after his wife took part in the drive to keep Trump in power despite his electoral loss. And Justice Samuel Alito has rejected calls to recuse himself from some Trump-related cases after flags linked to the former president's false election fraud claims were discovered to have been flown outside his home and vacation property. Legal expert Steven Schwinn warned, however, that Biden had a "close to zero" chance of getting the plan through. But Biden was probably trying to "raise public consciousness" and "introduce the Supreme Court as an election issue," Schwinn, a law professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago, told AFP. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Biden unveils Supreme Court reform plans ahead of presidential elections

US President Joe Biden may announce plans for Supreme Court reform

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