healthcare professionals safety
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 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.