Archive · 26 Jun 2025
HC Defers Crime Scene Visit Plea in RG Kar Murder
The parents of a murdered doctor want to visit the place where she died to understand what happened.
The court is letting another court decide if they can go.
The murder investigation is now with the CBI, due to public pressure.
A former volunteer was found guilty and given a life sentence.
Calcutta HC deferred decision on parents' plea to visit the crime scene.
Parents requested permission to inspect the crime scene, excluding the seminar room.
HC transferred the case to the CBI following public outrage.
The ACJM court will decide on the parents' application within 48 hours.
A former civic volunteer, Sanjay Roy, was sentenced to life imprisonment.
- Who
- Parents of the murdered doctor, the Calcutta High Court, the CBI, and the ACJM.
- What
- Calcutta High Court deferred decision on parents' crime scene visit plea.
- When
- The decision was made on Thursday.
- Where
- RG Kar Hospital.
- Why
- The parents seek to inspect the crime scene to understand the events.
Parents
Government & Authorities
Crime Scene Access
Parents
Access to crime scene is needed for understanding.
Government & Authorities
If the petitioner intends to seek reinvestigation, it should be followed with a prayer for setting aside the whole investigation.
- Victim
- Doctor
- Hospital
- RG Kar Hospital
- Parents' Plea
- To visit the crime scene
- Court Decision
- Trial court to decide within 48 hours
- Investigating Agency
- CBI
- Defendant
- Sanjay Roy
- Sentence
- Life Imprisonment
Sources
RG Kar: Cal HC says trial court to decide on victim's parents' plea to visit crime scene
RG Kar: Calcutta HC says trial court to take call on victim's parents' plea to visit crime scene
RG Kar: Cal HC says trial court to take call on victim’s parents’ plea to visit crime scene
