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Supreme Court Dismisses Parents’ Plea for New Probe in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case

The victim's family is directed to pursue their request for further investigation in the Calcutta High Court as questions about the case's handling persist.

A 31-year-old on-duty medic was raped and murdered at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9 last year.
Junior doctors and social activists tribute to the sculpture, titled 'Cry of the Hour' in memory of Abhaya, the slain trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital on her birthday in Kolkata, India, on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
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The matter of NTF’s recommendations was listed before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and justices Sanjay Kumar and Joymala Bagchi, which ordered that the matter be listed in the “ week commencing May 13.” (HT)

Overview

  • The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by the victim's parents seeking a fresh CBI investigation into the RG Kar rape and murder case.
  • The family has been advised to approach the Calcutta High Court to pursue their concerns about the investigation and evidence tampering.
  • The main accused, Sanjay Roy, was sentenced to life imprisonment in January, but the parents allege the involvement of additional perpetrators.
  • The victim’s family has raised concerns over delays in receiving her death certificate and alleged harassment by officials during the process.
  • The incident, involving the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in August 2024, has sparked nationwide protests and calls for justice.