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RG Kar case: No part of work 50% completed. Why is the process so tardy? CJI questions Bengal govt, hearing concludes

A film is going to be released on Youtube tomorrow based on the RG Kar incident. Will it hamper the investigation, asks Vrinda Grover

Our Web Desk Calcutta Published 30.09.24, 04:27 PM
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  • Hearing concludes for the day
  • The cabinet secretary are coordinating, they will take into account what the WB has to say .....please write an email, request an urgent appointment and give them inputs, it will be a welcomed suggestion, the SG can communicate: CJI
  • Jaising asks for a sub-task force for West Bengal
  • Indira Jaising says no representative from West Bengal included in the national task force.
  • There is assertion by the state they are denying it: CJI
  • No these allegations cannot be made: Nundy
  • A patient died because there was no bed provided, no doctor attended: Dwivedi
  • Karuna Nundy raises attack on doctors in Sagore Dutta Medical College and Hospital and elsewhere
  • They are performing all essential services including IPD and OPD services. The medical name is essential and emergency services. I won't take responsibility for another strike: Jaising
  • State counsel Dwivedi objects to Eduljee's comment and asks him to disclose which party is he representing and where is he getting such information
  • You cannot throw these allegations across the bar, you put it on record on next hearing: CJI
  • Four years back, he was responsible for selling babies: Eduljee
  • Let them at least disclose if he (new principal) has any involvement with these persons: Eduljee
  • The status report submitted by WB indicates the ongoing work ....thought the state has indicated that remaining work will be completed by 31st October, but state has assured that it will make all endeavours to complete the work by 15th October 2024: CJI
  • The apex court is informed Dr Manas Banerjee is the new principal and Saptarshee Chaterjee the medical superintendent and vice principal.
  • Who is the new principle appointed?: CJI
  • Dr Manas Banerjee - 4 years back he was in RG Kar. We got him back....he is a young doctor with good reputation and developed comfort with young doctors: Counsel Dwivedi
  • No part of work above 50% completed. Why is the process so tardy? We have been monitoring since 9 August: CJI
  • 26% CCTVs installed, remaining likely to be completed by 10 October: Counsel Dwivedi
  • We will need more time to complete the constructions- logistical delays, flood are there. By October 15 everything will be completed: Dwivedi
  • What steps are taken by WB for (1) CCTV cameras; (2) construction of toilets and separate resting rooms etc? CJI
  • Several persons against whom serious allegations of misdemeanor are there are occupying positions in the college...the submissions of the doctor is that such persons should either be suspended or directed to be on leave is matter to be decided by the state government. Counsel for West Bengal, states that if CBI shares any information of such person, the state will take action consistent with the law. Counsels submit that the financial irregularities would extent to outside the state, the CBI may be informed along with the modalities prescribed, the court may be informed what other directions maybe required to be given. details of the IA may kindly be shared with the CBI: CJI
  • The status report indicates the leads and steps taken in investigation. - at this stage , when investigation is in progress, it would not be appropriate to set down the details of leads ....CBI is conducting investigation on (1) the rape and murder and (2) allegation on financial irregularities - whether there is relationship between the two is a matter of investigation by the CBI: CJI
  • CBI has submitted a status report on both the investigations, the rape and murder of the trainee doctor and financial irregularities.
  • Any information given by CBI on any person , action will be taken, no difficulty: Dwivedi, counsel for the West Bengal government
  • They asked for resignation: Nundy
  • When the doctors met the CM they requested the transfers of the CP, the DC (North), the DHS and DME, they are transferred: Dwivedi counsel for the state.
  • Presently we are seeing is Rape and financial irregularities ....we are focusing on RG KAR but rest assured we can see other things, we can look at the IA, if there is need for broadening the investigation...this is part of the broader nexus: CJI
  • The reason I'm raising the issue is because I don't want to come back to court saying it again, let them (alleged persons) go on leave, if not temporarily suspended till the CBI investigation is pending: Jaising
  • Who are the five doctors in RG Kar who have been suspended?: CJI
  • SG please tell us who are the people under investigation still employed in RG Kar against whom financial irregularities are alleged...ultimately any action has to be taken by the state govt...it would be appropriate at this stage for sharing of information with the State Govt: SG
  • People in position of powers are in relation to medical examinations, tenders etc: Nundy
  • I am making the statement that they have all gone back to work, secondly what about the reputation- 7 people in investigation are still in employment at RG Kar and we only request temporary suspension - so we (doctors) can go back to work with confidence. How are we expected to work if they are still in position of power?: Jaising
  • Lot of people mentioned in CBI with regard to financial irregularities and present at scene of crime - many are still in power- they should be sought to be suspended temporarily until investigation is over: Nundy
  • I have 4 names , who are people who arrived at the place of crime, some are elected members of the council - this is not just a plain and simple rape and murder case - 2 given to SG, 2 more forwarded in sealed cover: Indira Jaising
  • This particular doctor, 21 years back - his memory is what ignites elderly people of Kolkata to come to streets: Edulji
  • Not appropriate to discuss loudly, you may write it down and give it to me in a sealed envelope, it will be immediately given to CBI: SG Mehta
  • Chandan Sen, a doctor in Ranaghat Municipal Hospital, was murdered in 2003 - racket involved was fake medicine sent out- as far RG Kar is involved - same Bangladeshi module - fake medicines sent out: Edulji
  • He has been examined. At this stage we cannot say much: SG Mehta
  • Not recovery, I want the report ...second this if Debashish Som main person in forensic report is examined? he was examined prior to 12th, then had panic attack, he is doctor from RG Kar , was very close to main person who was the head: Edulji
  • We have recovered: SG
  • Has the CBI collected data from service provider: Edulji
  • Very substantial leads have come up in the CBI Investigation, let CBI continue to investigate- they have given statements on both aspects- bifurcated on 1. the rape and murder and 2. the financial irregularities. The report shows that the injury was accelerated because of braces and glasses she was wearing, how can that happen if your are lying for sleep?: CJI
  • No FIR lodged against police commissioner who revealed the name of victim, HC said that SC will look into this: Mahesh Jethmalani
  • The three-member bench reads reports submitted by the counsel
  • The parents of the deceased are disconcerted by repreated clips in social media referring to pics and reels. Besides these clips, videos have also proliferated. Earlier order is clarified to apply in relation to all intermediaries and to reiterate no intermediate shall be allowed to carry the name or pics of her identity. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITI) shall notify a nodal officer in relation to any uploading of unauthorized publication which be taken down: CJI
  • A film is going to be released on Youtube tomorrow based on the RG Kar incident? Will it hamper the investigation? How is the victim being portrayed?: Grover
  • If you have to stop the film take legal recourse: CJI
  • If nodal counsel appointed then we can pass an information: Grover
  • Vrinda Grover appearing on behalf of the family hands over two envelopes to the bench. One containing the letter the parents wrote to the CBI. Second on posts being made with the victim's photographs. Grover suggests a nodal officer and an email ID to address the issue. "The pictures being used are disturbing," says Grover.
  • And reels are being made with Hindi songs in it: Karuna Nundy
  • Solicitor General Tushar Mehta asks bench led by CJI if the RG Kar rape and murder case can be heard on Thursday
  • We will take a comfort break for five minutes. It is an important matter we will hear it today: CJI
  • Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requests the CJI led three member bench to consider scheduling the hearing on the RG Kar rape and murder case on Thursday
  • Dr Manas Banerjee - 4 years back he was in RG Kar. We got him back....he is a young doctor with good reputation and developed comfort with young doctors: Counsel Dwivedi
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  • Dr Manas Banerjee - 4 years back he was in RG Kar. We got him back....he is a young doctor with good reputation and developed comfort with young doctors: Counsel Dwivedi
  • Dr Manas Banerjee - 4 years back he was in RG Kar. We got him back....he is a young doctor with good reputation and developed comfort with young doctors: Counsel Dwivedi
  • Dr Manas Banerjee - 4 years back he was in RG Kar. We got him back....he is a young doctor with good reputation and developed comfort with young doctors: Counsel Dwivedi

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