New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday advised the lawyer representing the family of a trainee doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last year, to exercise caution while arguing an application challenging the investigation into the case.
The body of the 31-year-old doctor was discovered in a semi-naked state at the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College on August 9, 2024. On January 20, the trial court sentenced Sanjoy Roy, the sole accused, to life imprisonment without remission.
A bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna urged the counsel to tread carefully, stating, "Be a little careful. There's already a conviction." Senior advocate Karuna Nandy, appearing for...