No Supreme Court hearing in RG Kar rape-murder case tomorrow
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India will not be hearing the suo motu case over the RG Kar rape and murder case on Thursday as per the schedule, an official notice stated this evening.
The hearing was cancelled as Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will not be holding the court on Thursday.
The announcement is a major blow to the junior doctors and protesters, who had been waiting with bated breath and expecting justice for the victim of the brutal rape and murder that took place at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.
The official notice released by the apex court, reads, “Hon'ble the Chief Justice of India will not be holding the Court on 05.09.2024 (Thursday). Hence, sitting of Chief Justice's Court comprising Hon'ble the Chief Justice, Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra stands cancelled and the matters listed before this Bench will not be taken up for hearing.”
It is, however, not yet announced when the hearing will be scheduled.
Meanwhile, massive protests are taking place across Kolkata seeking justice for the victim.
The protesting doctors have called for people to light a candle in solidarity. As per reports, the victim's parents have also joined the protesting doctors.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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