On Tuesday, the Calcutta High Court heard several petitions related to the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The Chief Justice’s division bench listened to arguments from both sides. During the hearing, the court criticized the state government for appointing the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to another institution.
“Was the Principal’s Statement Recorded?”
The court asked whether the principal’s statement was recorded while he was in an administrative position. The court questioned how the principal could be appointed to another hospital after he resigned, taking moral responsibility for the incident. The Chief Justice’s bench, led by Chief Justice T.S. Shivagnanam, noted that there were “some deficiencies” in the investigation and asked if the statement of the then-principal, Sandeep Ghosh, was recorded. The state advocate responded with a “no.”
Deadline for Filing Leave Application
Justice Hiranyamoy Bhattacharya’s bench ordered the state advocate to file a leave application by 3 PM that day. If not, the court would issue a directive for them to leave their position. The Chief Justice’s bench also pointed out that despite holding an administrative position, the principal should have been questioned first. The court questioned why the state was protecting him.
Court Demands Documents
The court instructed state advocate Suman Sengupta to bring the resignation letter of Principal Sandeep Ghosh, his new appointment letter, and the case diary by 1 PM. Ghosh had resigned from his position, stating, “The girl who died was like my daughter… As a guardian, I am resigning.” However, within 24 hours of his resignation, he was appointed as the principal of Calcutta Medical College.
