Claims of Bribery Are Called ‘Slander’ by Mamata
In the RG Kar hospital case, Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West
Bengal, referred to the claims of bribery efforts against the victim’s family
as “slander.” The victim’s parents alleged that the Kolkata Police had
offered them payments to conceal their daughter’s hasty cremation, which
sparked the charges.
Supreme Court Postpones Hearing on RG Kar Case Until September 17
The Supreme Court postponed today’s hearing and will reconvene on
September 17, having previously taken suo moto cognizance of the RG Kar
hospital case. Doctors who are protesting have been told to return to work
by 5 p.m. tomorrow by a bench made up of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud,
Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.
Important Differences the Court Drawn Attention To
The Supreme Court brought up a number of inconsistencies in the case
throughout the hearing, including: The lack of a post-mortem report
challenge. A fourteen-hour gap in the FIR’s filing. Generic journal entries
that contradict each other. The victim’s photos were ordered by the court to
be taken off from social media in order to honour her privacy and dignity.
Protests Proliferate Across the World, Indian Diaspora Conducts Protests
To seek justice for the trainee doctor, Indian diaspora residents staged
protests in 130 places across 25 nations. Thousands of people marched
across Kolkata at the same time to commemorate one month since the
victim’s death on August 9. During the third ‘Reclaim the Night’ rally,
demonstrators demanded justice by forming human chains.
Political Repercussions and Charges Against the Administration
The West Bengal administration has been under fire from opposition
parties and activists who claim it is handling the case improperly. Important
advancements consist of TMC leader Jawhar Sircar resigning from the
Rajya Sabha, alleging the inaction of the party.BJP leader Suvendu
Adhikari alleged that demonstrators in Naihati were beaten by TMC council
members.
Mamata Banerjee Alleges Conspiracy by Centre and Left Parties
Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister, has accused the Left and the Central
government of plotting to use the turmoil as a pretext to overthrow her
government. Protests demanding Banerjee’s resignation, according to her,
are a part of this purported plot.
The Supreme Court Is Concerned About Physician Safety and Accountability
The West Bengal government’s disregard for the safety of medical
personnel was brought up by the Supreme Court. The doctors who were
protesting were also chastised by the court for not returning to work in spite
of guarantees of safety. It gave the CISF instructions to make sure that nobody enters the emergency room of the RG Kar hospital without an I-card.
CBI Probe and Principal Suspects
Sanjay Rai, a volunteer for the community, has apparently been the primary
focus of the CBI’s investigation, ruling out gang rape. On September 17, a
new report is scheduled to be submitted before the Calcutta High Court.
Upcoming Hearing and CBI Reports
The CBI has been asked by the Supreme Court to provide a new status
report. Concerns have been made over the handling of evidence, such as
vaginal swabs and crime scene samples, and the court emphasised the
significance of maintaining the integrity of the inquiry.
By Ankitaa Bal
Reporting for
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