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Supreme Court Transfers RG Kar Medical College Rape-Murder Case to Calcutta High Court for Continued Monitoring
Dec 17, 2025 05:31 pm CST
The Supreme Court has transferred the high-profile RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court for continued monitoring. Initially investigated by Kolkata police, the case involving the murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor found in the hospital's seminar room last August led to nationwide protests. Despite the conviction of civic volunteer Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment, the court continues oversight on related issues including healthcare professional safety measures and unauthorized doctor absences.
Supreme Court May Transfer RG Kar Rape and Murder Case to Delhi or Calcutta High Court
Nov 20, 2025 02:24 am CST
The Supreme Court has indicated it might transfer the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case to either Delhi or the Calcutta High Court. The case, which involved a trainee doctor found dead in August last year, has sparked nationwide protests. After Sanjay Roy's conviction, the court continues monitoring related issues including doctor safety through a National Task Force while considering jurisdictional changes to address fragmented proceedings.
Supreme Court Postpones Hearing on RG Kar Medical College Rape-Murder Case Till November
Oct 07, 2025 09:27 pm CST
The Supreme Court has deferred its hearing on the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case until November, continuing to monitor safety protocols for healthcare professionals despite the primary conviction. The case, which sparked nationwide protests, resulted in Sanjay Roy receiving a life imprisonment sentence, while a National Task Force established by the court has recommended enhancing existing state laws rather than creating new central legislation to protect medical professionals.
Trainee Doctor Tragically Jumps From 21st Floor in Greater Noida: Mental Health Crisis Among Medical Students
Sep 29, 2025 07:59 pm CST
A 29-year-old trainee doctor from Mathura tragically ended his life by jumping from the 21st floor of his sister's apartment in Greater Noida. The medical student, who had been battling mental health issues since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, had suspended his MBBS studies due to depression. This incident highlights the critical importance of mental health support for medical professionals.