Supreme Court to Hear Case on Junior Doctor's Murder and Alleged Rape

The Supreme Court will hear a case concerning the murder and alleged rape of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The Centre alleges that the West Bengal government has failed to cooperate with the CISF. The incident has sparked nationwide protests and led to a probe transfer to the CBI.

The Supreme Court is set to review the case of a junior doctor's murder and alleged rape at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The hearing, scheduled for Monday, is being overseen by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has accused the West Bengal government of significant non-cooperation in providing logistical support to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which has been assigned to ensure security at the hospital. This accusation follows alleged non-compliance labeled as 'symptomatic of a systemic malaise.'

In response, the Supreme Court has issued comprehensive directives to ensure the safety of medical professionals while urging protesting doctors to return to work. Following a significant delay in the investigation, the Calcutta High Court has assigned the probe to the CBI, amid widespread national protests.

(With inputs from agencies.)