The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the suo motu case related to the rape and murder of a female doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. this incident 9 August 2024 This incident took place on 25th October, which shocked the entire country. after this incident 18 August 2024 The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance and started investigating the case.
The court had sentenced the culprit to life imprisonment
A court in Kolkata 20 January 2025 guilty in this case Sanjay Roy Sentenced to life imprisonment. The accused was found guilty of rape and murder of the female doctor.
However, after this decision of the court, demands for giving death penalty to the culprit have started rising across the state. Social organizations and women’s rights organizations have also demanded death sentence for the culprit.
Victim’s family demands further investigation
The Supreme Court will also hear a fresh intervention application filed by the victim’s parents in this case. The victim’s parents filed a complaint in the case not checked properly Have alleged and demanded further investigation.
Statement of the victim’s parents:
The victim’s family says that the police and investigating agencies have ignored some important evidence in the case. They also allege that efforts were made to save the culprit.
West Bengal government appealed for death penalty in the High Court
The West Bengal government has filed an appeal in the Calcutta High Court to get death sentence for convict Sanjay Roy. The state government has also obtained necessary permission from the court.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s reaction:
After the decision of the Sealdah court, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced to challenge the punishment given to the convict in the High Court.
of this announcement within 24 hoursthe West Bengal government filed an appeal in the Calcutta High Court.
Advocate General’s petition and High Court proceedings
Advocate General of West Bengal Kishore Dutta Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sealdah Anirban Das A petition was filed to challenge the order passed by. This petition will be filed on Tuesday Justice Debangsu Basak And Justice Mohammad Shabbar Rashidi Was presented before the bench.
The state government, in its application, stressed that the culprit should be given death penalty for this heinous crime.
Brief description of the incident
9 August 2024:
An incident of rape and murder of a female trainee doctor came to light during night duty at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
What happened?
- Convict Sanjay Roy targeted the doctor posted on night duty.
- After the incident, serious questions were raised on the security arrangements and monitoring system of the hospital.
- This crime sparked a debate on women’s safety across the state.
Social organizations and public response
Public outrage was seen across the state after the heinous crime committed against a female doctor. Many organizations have demanded death penalty for the culprit.
Questions on security arrangements:
The incident raised serious questions not only about the justice system but also about the security situation at hospitals and public places.
- Strict rules and monitoring were demanded for the safety of women in hospitals.
- Medical college and hospital management were instructed to improve security measures.
Demand for justice: What does the law and order say?
The demand for strictest punishment for the culprits in crimes like rape and murder of female doctors is gaining momentum.
Provision of punishment in India:
- Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), there is a provision for death penalty for crimes like rape and murder.
- However, death penalty is awarded only in cases which fall in the category of “rarest of rare cases”.
Role of Supreme Court:
The Supreme Court will now take suo motu cognizance of this case and decide whether life imprisonment or death penalty is sufficient punishment for the accused.
