On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India intervened in the ongoing protests by doctors over the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. The Court has urged the protesting doctors to return to their duties, assuring them that no punitive actions will be taken against them once they resume work. This decision comes amid widespread national outrage over the tragic incident and aims to ensure that public health services continue uninterrupted.
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- The Supreme Court asked doctors protesting the rape and murder case of a postgraduate medic at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College to resume work.
- Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, along with Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, assured that no adverse actions would be taken against the doctors once they return to their duties.
- The doctors are protesting against the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor in a seminar hall at the state-run hospital.
- The body of the medic, found with severe injuries, was discovered on August 9.
- A civic volunteer was arrested by the Kolkata Police in connection with the case on August 10.
- The Calcutta High Court transferred the investigation from Kolkata Police to the CBI on August 13.
- The CBI began its investigation into the case on August 14.
- The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of doctors returning to work to ensure the functioning of public health infrastructure.
- The bench highlighted that if any issues persist after the doctors resume work, they can approach the Court again.
- The case has sparked nationwide protests and significant public outcry.
