A special court in Kolkata allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a lie detector test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, and four other doctors connected to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor. The four doctors were with the victim on the night of the crime. CBI sources indicated that the polygraph test aims to uncover the truth behind their statements. Dr. Ghosh had resigned as principal on August 12 following widespread protests over the horrific incident.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told the Supreme Court that "everything was altered" by the time it took over the investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta revealed, "CBI entered the probe on Day Five, and by then, crucial evidence had been compromised." The Supreme Court criticized Kolkata Police for failing to follow Criminal Procedure Code guidelines, noting, "The crime scene was only secured after 18 hours." Nationwide protests continue as citizens demand swift justice and accountability from the authorities for the horrific crime.

Doctors at AIIMS, New Delhi, ended their 11-day strike on Thursday following the Supreme Court's appeal. The strike protested the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. The Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) expressed gratitude to the Court for addressing their concerns and ensuring the safety of healthcare workers. They confirmed no punitive action will be taken against the striking doctors and will continue symbolic protests after duty hours until justice is served. Junior doctor Shivangi Singh at AIIMS Nagpur, stated, "The formation of the national task force is a positive step. We believe the Supreme Court heard our concerns, and we hope for a favorable outcome."

During Supreme Court hearing on the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud corrected his pronunciation of "Kar" after Justice Hrishikesh Roy pointed out the mistake. The hospital has been in the spotlight since the tragic incident, which led to nationwide protests demanding better safety for doctors. The Supreme Court has now set up a National Task Force to improve working conditions for healthcare professionals. The CJI expressed his understanding of doctors' challenges, sharing his own experience of sleeping on a hospital floor.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has written to PM Narendra Modi, calling for tougher anti-rape legislation following public outrage over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The Mamata-led government has faced backlash for its handling of the case and the subsequent vandalism at RG Kar Hospital. Banerjee accused opposition parties of attempting to disrupt the investigation. The Supreme Court has criticized the state government for not controlling the vandalism, and the Calcutta High Court has handed over the investigation to the CBI.

Doctors at AIIMS, New Delhi, ended their 11-day strike on Thursday following the Supreme Court's appeal. The strike began in protest of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. The Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) thanked the Supreme Court for taking action and addressing the safety of healthcare workers. They urged authorities to follow the Court's directives and confirmed that no punitive action will be taken against the striking doctors. The RDA will continue symbolic protests after duty hours until justice is served.

Sanjay Roy, accused of the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, is described as a "sexual pervert" by CBI sources. The CBI, which took over the case on August 13, reported that Roy showed no remorse during psychometric tests. The 33-year-old civic volunteer confessed to the crime, detailing it without emotion. The horrific incident has sparked nationwide outrage and led to widespread protests. The Supreme Court has requested a status report on the investigation, as the case continues to unfold.

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud called for non-politicization of the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case during a Supreme Court hearing on Thursday. He urged the Centre and West Bengal governments to keep legal proceedings free from political influence. The court witnessed a heated exchange between Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and West Bengal counsel Kapil Sibal. Sibal asked for action against provocative statements, while Mehta highlighted a controversial remark by a West Bengal minister threatening violence against critics. The Chief Justice stressed that the focus should remain on the law and justice, not political agendas.

The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal government not to take any action against individuals peacefully protesting the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The order came amid ongoing demonstrations by medical professionals and students demanding justice for the victim. The Supreme Court emphasized the right to peaceful protest while continuing its oversight of the case. The court's directive aims to ensure that protestors can voice their concerns without fear of reprisal from state authorities, as the investigation into the tragic incident progresses.

The Bombay High Court, on Thursday, made strong remarks while taking suo moto cognisance of a plea regarding the sexual assault of two children at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra. The court questioned the safety of schools, asking, "If schools are not a safe place, then what is the point of talking about 'right to education'?" The court also criticized the police and state for failing to file a case against the school despite complaints, drawing a parallel to the delayed case filing in the recent rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital.