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SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance In Kolkata Doctor Rape & Murder Case; Hearing On Aug 20

The Supreme Court on Sunday took suo moto cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of trainee doctor at Kolkata hospital and they will hear matter on August 20.

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Kolkata doctor rape and murder case | Photo: PTI
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The Supreme Court on Sunday took suo moto cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of trainee doctor at Kolkata hospital and they will hear matter on August 20.

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a matter titled 'In Re: Alleged rape and murder incident of a trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata and related issue'.

The Calcutta High Court recently transferred the probe from the Kolkata Police to the CBI.

The alleged rape and murder of the junior doctor at a seminar hall of the state-run hospital has sparked widespread protests.