Supreme Court Upholds Live Streaming in High-Profile Medical College Rape Case

The Supreme Court refused to stop live streaming of proceedings in a case concerning the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic in Kolkata. The court emphasized public interest but assured that any threats to women lawyers would be addressed. The CBI is currently investigating the case.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed requests to stop the live streaming of proceedings in the high-profile rape and murder case of a postgraduate medic at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra emphasized the public's right to know what happens in the courtroom. However, they noted disclosing the case's status might hamper the ongoing investigation.

During the hearing, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the West Bengal government, highlighted threats faced by women lawyers, which the court assured it would address. The case, currently being investigated by CBI, remains under the public eye.

(With inputs from agencies.)