Headline
Calcutta High Court’s order transferring investigation to CBI challenged by former RG Kar College Hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh.
Summary
Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has moved to the Supreme Court challenging the order of Calcutta High Court for transferring the investigation into tender irregularities and mismanagement under his tenure to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Sandip Ghosh claims he was not given a chance to present his case before the Calcutta High Court.
Key Facts
- Case Name:Sandip Ghosh vs. State of West Bengal, Diary No. 38744-2024.
- Name of Judges:Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud (Supreme Court); Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharjee (Calcutta High Court).
- Date: Supreme Court admission hearing on 6th September , 2024
- The investigation also includes the brutal rape and murder of a junior female doctor at the RG kar hospital on 9 th August,2024.
Legal Insights
Sandip Ghosh asserted that the Calcutta High Court transferred the investigation without even hearing his part , specifically concerning the alleged connection between corruption charges and the death of a junior doctor . The High Court had shown concern over the quick reassignment of Sandip Ghosh to another college post-resignation.
Impact
The case highlights the approach of the judiciary to ensure proper and unbiased investigations, mainly in cases with serious allegations like corruption and mishandling of tragic incidents.
Why it Matters
It showcases the crucial role of due process and transparency in investigations involving public officials, with broader implications for accountability within public institutions.
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