Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Defamation Case Filed Amidst RG Kar Rape-Murder Controversy
A politician named Kunal Ghosh is suing the father of a woman who was murdered.
The father accused Ghosh of trying to help the government and the CBI make the investigation go away in exchange for money.
Ghosh says the father is lying and is trying to damage his reputation.
The father says he will continue fighting for justice for his daughter, and others are criticizing the lawsuit, saying it's unfair to the grieving family.
Kunal Ghosh filed a defamation case against the father of the RG Kar rape-murder victim.
The father alleges Ghosh acted as an intermediary to settle the case with the CBI.
Ghosh issued a legal notice for apology before filing the suit, which was not retracted.
The victim's father stated their fight for justice continues despite the legal action.
Critics say the lawsuit is an attempt to silence the parents.
- Who
- Kunal Ghosh and the father of the RG Kar rape-murder victim.
- What
- Kunal Ghosh filed a defamation case against the victim's father.
- When
- Recently, after the father's accusations and a legal notice.
- Where
- Bankshall Court, Kolkata.
- Why
- Ghosh alleges defamation due to the father's accusations of case settlement.
Kunal Ghosh's Position
Victim's Father's Position
Accusations
Kunal Ghosh's Position
Accusations are false and irresponsible.
Victim's Father's Position
Claims Ghosh acted as an intermediary with CBI for a settlement.
Legal Action vs. Justice
Kunal Ghosh's Position
Filed legal notice and then a defamation suit.
Victim's Father's Position
Vows to continue fight for justice.
- Plaintiff
- Kunal Ghosh
- Defendant
- Father of the RG Kar rape-murder victim
- Court
- Bankshall Court, Kolkata
- Allegation
- Defamation
- Incident
- 2024 rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College
- Accusation
- Intermediary in CBI settlement
