Calcutta High Court Adjourns Hearing Amid Nationwide Protests Over Doctor's Death

The Calcutta High Court postponed the hearing of multiple PILs concerning the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College amid ongoing nationwide protests. The Supreme Court has taken charge, forming a National Task Force and requesting status reports from the CBI and the West Bengal government.

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday adjourned the joint hearing of several PILs regarding the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The decision comes as the Supreme Court has taken up the matter.

Nationwide protests over the incident have led the Supreme Court to form a 10-member National Task Force (NTF) to establish a protocol for the safety of healthcare professionals. The court has also asked the CBI and the West Bengal government to submit status reports by August 22 on their investigations.

The high court, led by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam, noted that all issues before it are now covered by the Apex Court's orders. Consequently, the hearing of the 14 PILs has been deferred to September 4. The court reiterated a prior request to avoid disclosing the victim's identity on social media.

(With inputs from agencies.)