Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is hearing a suo motu case related to the RG Kar hospital incident amid nationwide protests against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.
Kolkata Rape-Murder Case is being investigated by the CBI which has raised several concerns about the integrity of the evidence, the rule of law, the protection of medical personnel, and the general problem of women's security in the workplace. Additionally, it has put pressure on the ruling Trinamool Congress, since women, who are Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's ardent supporters, are furious.
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Supreme Court sets up National Task Force for doctors' safety
The SC on Tuesday constituted a 10-member National Task Force to make recommendations on the prevention of violence and safe working conditions for medical professionals. The task force includes Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin among others.
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Nation cannot wait for another rape for things to change on ground, says SC
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'Complete failure of law and order in state,...' says Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
Let West Bengal not be in denial mode, complete failure of law and order in state, says Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in SC.
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Mob of 7,000 people cannot enter R G Kar Hospital without knowledge of Kolkata Police: SG Tushar Mehta in SC.
Let West Bengal not be in denial mode, complete failure of law and order in state, says Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in SC.
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SC begins hearing in Kolkata doctor rape-murder case
The SC had on Sunday taken suo moto cognizance of the case.
