Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Action on Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder Case, Hearing on August 20

Aug 18, 2024, 11:12 AM

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata. The case will be heard by a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, on August 20. The incident, which occurred in North 24 Parganas, has drawn significant attention, prompting the court to address the matter urgently.