Calcutta High Court Greenlights BJP's Five-Day Protest Over Doctor's Tragic Death

The Calcutta High Court has permitted the West Bengal BJP to hold a five-day demonstration near Shyambazar metro station starting August 21. This protest responds to the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court set conditions on participant numbers and timings.

The Calcutta High Court has granted the West Bengal BJP permission to stage a five-day demonstration near Shyambazar metro station in Kolkata, starting August 21. The protest is in response to the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The state's counsel argued for a one-day sit-in, expressing concerns over public inconvenience. However, the BJP's lawyer sought a six-day demonstration.

After considering both sides, Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj approved the five-day protest with up to 300 participants, scheduled from 12 noon to 9 pm Wednesday through Sunday. The incident has sparked nationwide protests among medics, demanding justice for the victim and better workplace security legislation. The CBI has taken over the investigation following a Calcutta High Court order, leading to the arrest of a civic volunteer suspected to be involved in the crime.