Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan welcomed the Supreme Court's observation on the rape and murder of trainee doctor in Kolkata and said that the top court's comments "exposed" the working of the West Bengal government.
The National Task Force is expected to submit interim guidelines to ensure the safety of medical professionals in three weeks as directed by the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all social media platforms and electronic media to remove the name of the deceased of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Kolkata, photographs, and video clips forthwith.
After the Supreme Court constituted a National Task Force for medical professionals, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday welcomed the decision and said it will work with the committee on safety and security. However, they are still on their demand to bring a central law for the
The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned West Bengal police over various issues, including delay in filing First Information Report, delay in handing over body to family and alleged failure to protect women doctors during a mob attack at RG Kar Medical College. The court has also asked the
"Today after the hearing of the Supreme Court in the Kolkata Rape and Murder case, FAIMA Doctors Association had a Pan India meeting with all the associated RDAs. After due diligence and discussions with all the stakeholders involved, we have decided that we are not calling off the protes
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the judgement of Calcutta High Court which had advised "adolescent girls to control their sexual urges" and restored the conviction under rape charges against a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor and later marrying her.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the nation can't wait for another rape and murder for bringing changes on the ground and set up National Task Force to prepare an action plan to prevent violence against medical professionals and providing safe working conditions.
Ever since the Supreme Court ruled that states can levy taxes on mining retrospectively from April 1, 2005, experts have been arguing that operating costs of Indian mining companies are likely to rise significantly post the apex court ruling.
On August 14, the Supreme Court ruled that mineral-rich states can collect past dues on royalty and taxes on mines and mineral-bearing land from April 1, 2005, from both the Centre and mining lease holders
Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader said, "I welcome this decision of the Supreme Court. The apex court will uncover the truth behind the case and deliver justice. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the matter and if the CBI is investigating under the supervision