SC has taken suo motu cognizance of Kolkata rape-murder case: What does this mean and what impact it could have | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the tragic rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata, which occurred on August 9. The action signifies that the court is initiating legal proceedings on its own accord, without a formal petition being filed. Taking suo motu cognizance allows…

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SC takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata rape-murder case, bench led by CJI to hear matter on Aug 20 | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Sunday took suo motu cognizance of the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata.A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the case on August 20.The apex court’s intervention comes after widespread…

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