Home > Practice > Current Affairs > August - 2024 > August 19, 2024
1. What event is the Supreme Court set to hear suo motu?

The Supreme Court is set to hear a suo motu case on Tuesday regarding the rape and murder of a postgraduate medical student at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The incident, which sparked a nationwide doctors’ strike, has drawn the Supreme Court's attention, prompting a suo motu investigation. The bench, led by Justice DY Chandrachud, is examining the incident amid ongoing protests, particularly by doctors seeking enhanced safety measures and justice for the victim. Legal representatives from doctors’ associations, as well as a lawyer, have petitioned the Supreme Court to address the case, calling for comprehensive security protocols and guidelines to protect healthcare workers.

You must login to add comments. Login now.