Calcutta High Court Advocates Demand Justice for Trainee Doctor
Advocates of the Calcutta High Court held a protest march on Monday, seeking justice for a junior lady doctor who was raped and murdered. The advocates carried banners demanding justice for the victim.
Advocates Speak Out
Advocate Mousami Choudhry stated, “We want justice. We demand that the accused must be arrested as soon as possible and get the punishment.” Another advocate, Navneet Mishra, added, “We demand that the accused should be apprehended and punished as soon as possible. Our request to the administrator is to arrest the accused. The investigation is underway and the accused will be arrested soon.”
Advocate Narendra emphasized, “The fastness of the trial depends on the court; CBI is investing in the case. CBI must investigate through all angles and present it before the court.”
Protests in Siliguri
On Sunday, a torchlight protest was held in Siliguri, North Bengal, under the banner of “Loud and Clear” to condemn the rape and murder of the trainee doctor. The ‘Mashal Julush’ protest rally, led by a women’s voluntary organization, aimed to denounce the incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
A woman protestor said, “We want stringent punishment for the culprits. Women should get security. We are not from any political organization. We have full faith in the system. We just want justice.” Another protestor, Chumki Shah, expressed, “I also have a daughter. She is not safe. We have to decide to ensure her safety. We want justice.”
Protester Prapti Shah added, “This should stop. Doctors give us life. Nobody should have taken a doctor’s life like that. No girl can say that she has not been badly touched. This needs to stop. How much more can we tolerate?”
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
The investigation is progressing, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) employing advanced techniques such as 3D laser mapping of the emergency ward where the crime took place. The CBI has also conducted psychological evaluations of the primary suspect. A psychologist from the CBI team arrived in Kolkata on Saturday to support the ongoing investigation.
The Supreme Court of India has taken note of the case, with Chief Justice DY Chandrachud leading a bench that will hear the matter on August 20.
On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. This incident has led to nationwide strikes, with civil societies and doctors across States protesting and demanding severe punishment for the accused and better safety measures.
Doubts Revealed
Calcutta High Court -: The Calcutta High Court is a big building where judges work in Kolkata, West Bengal. They make important decisions about laws and justice.
Advocates -: Advocates are lawyers who help people in court. They argue cases to make sure justice is served.
Trainee Doctor -: A trainee doctor is someone who is learning to become a full doctor. They work in hospitals to gain experience.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) -: The CBI is a special police force in India that investigates serious crimes. They use advanced tools and techniques to solve cases.
Supreme Court of India -: The Supreme Court is the highest court in India. It makes the final decisions on important legal matters.
Civil Societies -: Civil societies are groups of people who come together to work on important issues. They often try to make the world a better place.
