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Supreme Court Transfers Doctor Rape Case to Calcutta High Court, Continues Monitoring of Healthcare Security
New Delhi, December 17, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India today transferred the suo motu case concerning the brutal rape of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata to the Calcutta High Court for further monitoring and directions. The case gained nationwide attention after the doctor’s body was discovered in the hospital last August, leading to the arrest and subsequent conviction of Sanjay Roy, who was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Despite the conviction, the Supreme Court has continued to oversee ancillary issues, including the safety and security of medical professionals. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma directed the Supreme Court Registry to provide a copy of the CBI status report to the victim’s father and requested the Chief Justice of the High Court to constitute a Division Bench to hear the petitions.
The Supreme Court initially took suo motu cognisance of the case, forming a National Task Force (NTF) last year to develop a protocol for ensuring the safety of healthcare workers. The NTF’s report, submitted as part of the Central government’s affidavit in November, concluded that a separate central law specifically targeting offences against healthcare professionals was unnecessary, as existing state laws and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, provided adequate coverage.
The NTF proposed a series of short-, medium-, and long-term measures to improve safety. These recommendations, compiled from input from various healthcare organizations and individuals, include increased security personnel, improved coordination with local police, infrastructure improvements like high walls and biometric access, enhanced night shift safety protocols, and the functioning of internal complaints committees. The Task Force also emphasized the importance of clear communication between medical staff and patients’ families to reduce frustration and prevent potential violence. Specifically, they recommended the “round-the-clock presence of a senior doctor in the emergency service area.” The NTF also recommended that FIRs, including zero FIRs, be registered within six hours of reporting any act of violence against medical professionals at their workplace.
The Calcutta High Court is now tasked with continuing to monitor the implementation of these safety measures and ensuring justice for the victim.
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