Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing | RG Kar Suo Motu Case
CJI: who is the new principle appointed?
Dwivedi: Dr Manas Banerjee - 4 years back he was in RG Kar
Adv: we got him back....he is a young with good reputation and developed comfort with young doctors
Dwivedi: 26% CCTVs installed, remaining likely to be completed by 10 October
CJI: no part of work above 50%, why is the process so tardy? we have been monitoring since 9 August
Dwivedi: we will complete by 31 st October, by 15th most work will be done
CJI: details of the IA may kindly be shared with the CBI
CJI: what steps are taken by WB for (1) CCTV cameras; (2) construction of toilets and seperate resting rooms etc
Dwivedi: we will need more time to complete the constructions- logistical delays, flood are there
CJI: counsels submit that the financial irregularities would extent to outside the state, the CBI may be informed along with the modalities prescribed, the court may be informed what other directions maybe required to be given
CJI: counsel for WB, states that if CBI shares any information of such person, the state will take action consistent with the law
CJI: several persons against whom serious allegations of misdemeanor are there are occupying positions in the college...the submissions of the doctor is that such persons should either be suspended or directed to be on leave is matter to be decided by the state govt ....
CJI: it indicates the leads and steps taken in investigation. - at this stage , when investigation is in progress, it would not be appropriate to set down the details of leads ....CBI is conducting investigation on (1) the rape and murder and (2) allegation on financial irregularities - whether there is relationship between the two is a matter of investigation by the CBI
Dwivedi: furthermore any information given by CBI on any person , action will be taken, no difficulty
CJI: 4th status report dated 30 sept by CBI has been submitted
Dwivedi: when the doctors met the CM they requested the transfers of police officials, they are transferred my lords
Nandy: they asked for resignation....
CJI: presently we are seeing is Rape and financial irregularities ....we are focusing on RG KAR but rest assured we can see other things, we can look at the IA, if there is need for broadening the investigation...this is part of the broader nexus (alleged mafia mentioned by the adv)