SC Condemns West Bengal's Handling of Kolkata Doctor's Rape and Murder Case

Supreme Court criticizes state's initial investigation and discriminatory policies, orders full cooperation with CBI probe.

The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of West Bengal's initial investigation into the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital.
The court highlighted disturbing findings from the CBI's status report, including evidence tampering and police complicity.
West Bengal's notification restricting women doctors' shifts was criticized as unconstitutional and discriminatory, leading to its withdrawal.
Junior doctors, striking over unsafe working conditions, showed willingness to return to work following confidence-building measures agreed with the state government.
The court ordered the state to enhance security in government hospitals, including installing CCTV cameras and deploying additional police personnel.