The Calcutta High Court has raised concerns over the reappointment of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College. Following his resignation amid controversy, the court has demanded his immediate submission of a leave application, signaling discontent with the handling of the situation. Below are the key developments from the court proceedings.
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- The Calcutta High Court has questioned the reappointment of Sandip Ghosh as principal of Calcutta National Medical College.
- Ghosh was previously the principal of RG Kar Medical College and resigned following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor on the hospital premises.
- The court ordered Ghosh to submit a leave application by 3 pm on Tuesday.
- The court is reviewing several PILs related to the reappointment of Ghosh.
- The Chief Justice expressed concern over Ghosh’s reappointment after he resigned taking moral responsibility.
- The court warned that it would issue an order for Ghosh’s removal if he did not submit his leave application.
- The court criticized the state’s protection of Ghosh and called for his statement to be recorded.
- The Chief Justice bench has directed the state government to submit the case diary and related documents to the court.
- The court specifically requested to see Ghosh’s resignation letter and appointment letter.
- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has called for the immediate arrest of the accused in the trainee doctor’s murder and suggested the case may be handed over to the CBI if not resolved quickly.
