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.

The Supreme Court continued hearing the Kolkata rape-murder case, involving a 31-year-old doctor. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud urged protesting doctors to return to work, promising no action against them. The court dismissed the "151-gm semen" theory, emphasizing evidence over social media claims. The three-judge bench, including Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, aims to address the case. The court acknowledged doctors' long working hours and pledged to hear their concerns. The hearing seeks to resolve the protests and address the brutal crime at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The CBI's investigation into the murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College has revealed that she was not gang-raped. The probe, which started on August 13, identified Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, as the sole perpetrator. Forensic and DNA evidence has confirmed Roy's involvement in the rape and murder. The doctor's body was found in the hospital's seminar hall on August 9. Roy was arrested on August 10. The investigation has clarified that Roy acted alone in the crime.

The Bombay High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls at a Badlapur school near Mumbai. The 23-year-old cleaner accused of the assault was arrested on August 17. Protests have erupted across the city, with demonstrators demanding the death penalty for the suspect. The assault reportedly occurred in the school’s toilet. The High Court is set to hear the case today, with Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan presiding over the matter. The case has garnered significant attention due to the serious nature of the allegations.

A fire and explosion at Escientia Advanced Science Pvt Ltd in Anakapalli on Wednesday led to 17 fatalities and over 30 injuries. The incident occurred at 2:15 p.m. during lunchtime, which limited the number of workers present. Injured individuals were rushed to hospitals with severe burns and injuries. Preliminary reports suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a high-level investigation into the disaster and has promised strict action against the management if negligence is found to be a factor. The investigation will seek to determine the exact cause of the fire and explosion.

Following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the West Bengal government has made significant administrative changes at the hospital. Professor Dr Arunabha Dutta Chaudhuri, who led the department of chest medicine where the victim worked, has been removed. Professor Dr Bulbul Mukhopadhyay, the former medical superintendent, has been replaced by Professor Dr Saptarshi Chatterjee. Additionally, Professor Dr Suhrita Paul, who had been appointed as the new principal after the resignation of Dr Sandip Ghosh, has been removed. Professor Dr Manas Kumar Bandopadhyay has been appointed as the new principal. These changes follow a protest march by students and senior doctors from the CBI office to Swasthya Bhawan, demanding these administrative adjustments.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a status report with the Supreme Court on the ongoing probe into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The report was submitted ahead of the court's scheduled hearing. The Supreme Court had earlier taken suo motu cognizance of the case and sought updates from the CBI and West Bengal government. A 21-member legal team will represent the state government in the case. The court will review the report and hear the case today.