Archive · 18 Dec 2025
SC Transfers RG Kar Doctor Rape-Murder Case
The Supreme Court has moved the case of a trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata to the Calcutta High Court.
The doctor's body was found in a seminar room on August 9, 2024.
Three men, including Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, were arrested, and Roy was sentenced to life imprisonment.
The Supreme Court is also keeping an eye on other related issues, like making sure doctors don't take unauthorized leave.
They even made a special team to help keep doctors safe.
The victim's family has expressed concerns over delays in the investigation and alleged administrative lapses.
The case has caused a lot of anger and protests across the country.
The Supreme Court transferred the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape-murder case to the Calcutta High Court.
The victim's body was found in the hospital's seminar room on August 9, 2024.
Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment till death.
The Supreme Court is monitoring ancillary issues, including regularizing unauthorised absence of doctors.
A National Task Force was constituted to ensure the safety and security of medical professionals.
- Who
- Postgraduate trainee doctor (victim), Sanjay Roy, Sandip Ghosh, Abhijit Mondal (convicts)
- What
- Rape and murder of a trainee doctor
- When
- August 9, 2024, case transferred in 2024
- Where
- RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata
- Why
- To ensure fair trial and address safety concerns for medical professionals
Victim's Family
CBI
Investigation Progress
Victim's Family
The investigation is incomplete and delayed, with assurances not being fulfilled.
CBI
The CBI is conducting a thorough investigation and has submitted a status report.
Case Handling
Victim's Family
The local police mishandled the case from the beginning and moved the body from the incident site.
CBI
The CBI is handling the case and has made arrests, including Sandip Ghosh and Abhijit Mondal.
- Victim
- 31-year-old female postgraduate trainee doctor
- Date of Incident
- August 9, 2024
- Location
- RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata
- Convicts
- Sanjay Roy, Sandip Ghosh, Abhijit Mondal
- Sentence
- Life term imprisonment till death (Sanjay Roy)
- Court Decision
- Transferred to Calcutta High Court
- National Task Force
- Formed to ensure safety of medical professionals
Sources
SC transfers RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape-murder case to Calcutta HC
Supreme Court transfers RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape-murder case to Calcutta high court
Supreme Court transfers suo moto case on RG Kar Doctor Rape to Calcutta High Court
SC Transfers RG Kar Medical College Rape-murder Case to Calcutta HC
Top Court Transfers RG Kar Rape Murder Case To Calcutta High Court
Supreme Court transfers its suo motu RG Kar rape-murder case to Calcutta High Court
