Supreme Court to Hear Case on Rape and Murder of Kolkata Doctor Amid Protests

The Supreme Court will hear a case on October 1 regarding the rape and murder of a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The case was initiated suo motu following protests by doctors in West Bengal. The CBI's investigation has revealed disturbing findings, though details remain undisclosed.

The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a case concerning the rape and murder of a resident doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on October 1. This decision comes amidst ongoing protests by doctors in West Bengal.

A bench consisting of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala agreed to list the case, initially scheduled for September 27, for hearing next week due to urgent reasons cited by counsel.

The Supreme Court previously expressed disturbance over findings in a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) status report on the case but withheld details to protect the ongoing investigation. The court also demanded a status report on financial irregularities involving the former principal Sandip Ghosh. The CBI asked for time to uncover the truth in its investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)