Calcutta HC Directs Parents of R.G. Kar Victim to Seek Crime Scene Survey Permission?
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Synopsis
The Calcutta High Court has mandated that the parents of the R.G. Kar Medical College victim seek trial court permission to survey the crime scene. This decision follows their appeal for expedited hearings and the CBI's confirmation of no objections to the survey. As the case unfolds across multiple courts, questions about the investigation's integrity arise.
Key Takeaways
- Calcutta High Court mandates crime scene survey.
- Parents of the victim seek expedited hearings.
- CBI probes broader conspiracy behind the crime.
- Multiple courts involved in the ongoing case.
- Concerns raised over the integrity of the investigation.
Kolkata, June 26 (NationPress) The Calcutta High Court has instructed the parents of the junior female doctor from the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, who was tragically discovered raped and murdered on the hospital grounds in August of the previous year, to consult the trial court in the city regarding obtaining permission to examine the crime scene.
This week, the victim's parents presented their case to the High Court's single-judge bench presided by Justice Tirthankar Ghosh, making two requests: one for expedited hearings and another for the ability to survey the crime scene.
In response, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), currently investigating the broader conspiracy behind the heinous crime, informed Justice Ghosh's bench that they had no objections to the victim's parents conducting a survey of the crime scene.
During the session at Justice Ghosh’s bench on Thursday afternoon, the judge advised the victim’s parents to seek permission for the survey from the same trial court in Kolkata that earlier this year sentenced the sole convict in this case, civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, to life imprisonment.
In giving this directive, Justice Ghosh established a deadline for the trial court to make a decision within 48 hours of the application for survey permission being submitted by the victim's parents. He also empowered the trial court to determine the maximum number of individuals allowed to be present during the survey of the crime scene.
At present, this gruesome case of rape and murder is being examined in three different courts. The initial case is at the trial court in Kolkata, where Roy was sentenced to life imprisonment.
The ongoing proceedings at the trial court involve the investigation into a larger conspiracy related to the alteration and tampering of evidence during the initial stages of the investigation by the Kolkata Police before the case was transferred to the CBI.
Two additional cases related to this matter are pending before the Calcutta High Court: one is the victim's parents' plea for a fresh investigation into the crime of rape and murder, and the other relates to the CBI’s appeal for a death sentence for the convict.
Additionally, a hearing is concurrently being held at the Supreme Court.
The CBI has submitted four status reports to the trial court detailing the progress of its investigation into the broader conspiracy behind the crime. However, the victim’s family’s legal representative has previously accused the agency of being disingenuous in their subsequent status reports.
Moreover, the CBI has faced criticism for what has been perceived as a lackadaisical approach to the investigation since its inception.
Point of View
It’s imperative that we approach this sensitive case with utmost care and integrity. The ongoing legal proceedings highlight significant issues surrounding justice and investigation integrity. The involvement of multiple courts underscores the complexity of the situation, and we remain committed to reporting on developments objectively.
NationPress
26/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the directive given by the Calcutta High Court?
The Calcutta High Court instructed the victim's parents to seek permission from the trial court to survey the crime scene.
What is the current status of the case?
The case is being heard in multiple courts, including the trial court and the Supreme Court, involving ongoing investigations into a larger conspiracy.
Who was convicted in this case?
Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was sentenced to life imprisonment as the sole convict in the case.
What role is the CBI playing in this investigation?
The CBI is investigating the broader conspiracy behind the crime and has submitted status reports detailing their findings.
Why are the victim's parents seeking a survey of the crime scene?
They are seeking a survey to gather more insights and evidence related to the crime as part of their ongoing pursuit of justice.
