INDIA
CBI Seeks Evidence Tampering Proof to Uncover Truth in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case
Sources said the theory that if rape and murder were committed by a few, the criminality of evidence tampering involved many.
NIA Challenges Bail Plea of Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid; Court Verdict Expected on September 4
Engineer Rashid, as the people's former Chief Minister and National Conference Leader Omar Abdullah is better known, tasted defeat in the Baramulla constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. During the in-camera proceedings - which implies not open to public - a plea in the matter came up for hearing before Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh who reserved the order on his bail application on Wednesday.
IMA Suspends Membership of Former RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh
A statement issued by the IMA said, "The parents of the victim told the said in a letter to an IMA delegation which went to West Bengal in the beginning of this month." The parents blamed Ghosh for handling the case and also mentioned his "severe deficiency in empathy and proper response" in the case.
Supreme Court Affirms 'Bail Over Jail' Principle Applies to Money Laundering Cases
A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan said, "The court has held that even in cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, bail is a rule and jail is an exception." The bench said no person needs to be deprived of his liberty and s 45 of PMLA laying down twin conditions for bail of an accused in money laundering case does not rewrite the principle to mean that deprivation of liberty is the rule.
RG Kar Case: CBI Investigates Sandip Ghosh’s Phone Records Following Doctor's Body Discovery
Sources said by tracking the phone calls made or received by Ghosh then, the investigating officials are trying to figure out exactly what transpired during the course of conversation during those calls.
CM Mamata Banerjee Expresses Regret Over RG Kar Rape-Murder Incident
“Today I dedicate Trinamool Chhatra Parishad Foundation Day to our sister, whom we mourned the tragic loss of at RG Kar Hospital a few days ago. And please, our heartfelt condolences to the family of the sister who was brutally tortured to death and seeking speedy justice, as well as to all the women of all ages across India who have been subjected to such inhumane acts. Sorry,” the Chief Minister said in a message posted on her official X handle in the morning.
Rape Convict Asaram Granted Parole for Ayurvedic Treatment in Pune
On parole, Asaram would be treated through the Ayurvedic route at the Madhavbaug Hospital in Khopoli, a place that falls in the outer reaches of Pune. His parole period would be from the time he goes into the hospital.
Senior IPS Officer B. Srinivasan Named New Chief of NSG
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has sanctioned Srinivasan's appointment as DG of the NSG, effective from the date of his assuming office until August 31, 2027, which coincides with his retirement date. Currently, Srinivasan serves as the director of the Bihar Police Academy in Rajgir.
Collapse of Chhatrapati Statue: Royal Family’s Concerns and PWD Warnings Overlooked by Nav
The PWD said there were human rights issues related to the design of the statue and hasty installation to get it unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023 as had the 13th direct descendant of the legendary Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Yuvraj Chhatrapati, earlier.
ED Joins RG Kar Scam Probe with ECIR Filing
According to insiders, the ECIR is being prepared based on the first information report (FIR) lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI initiated an investigation into the matter following a directive from a single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court last week.
Advertisement