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This story is from September 17, 2024

‘Will remove you from court’: SC warns lawyer, dismisses plea for Mamata Banerjee's removal over Kolkata doc's rape-murder

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's resignation after a medical student's rape and murder. Chief Justice Chandrachud stated that the court isn't for political arguments. The court reviewed the CBI's investigation into financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and supported live streaming to ensure transparency.
‘Will remove you from court’: SC warns lawyer, dismisses plea for Mamata Banerjee's removal over Kolkata doc's rape-murder
Three-judge Bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud during hearing of Kolkata rape-murder case
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking the resignation of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee following the rape and murder of a postgraduate medical student at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
A bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, along with Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, reprimanded the petitioner’s counsel for raising the plea, asserting that the court was not the appropriate platform for political arguments.
"This is not a political forum, alright. You are a member of the bar. We do not require your affirmation of what we say. What you say has to abide by the rules of legal discipline," remarked Chief Justice Chandrachud, making it clear that the court's jurisdiction did not extend to ordering the resignation of a chief minister.
He further said, "We are not here to see what you feel about a political functionary. We are dealing with the specific grievances of the doctors. If you ask me to direct that the CM should resign, that’s not part of our remit."
Despite the bench's clear directives, the petitioner’s counsel continued to press his argument. The Chief Justice firmly intervened, warning, "Listen to me first, otherwise I will have you removed from the court." The court then concluded the hearing for the day.
The Supreme Court earlier directed the CBI to provide an update on the ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities at the RG Kar Medical College, where the tragic incident occurred last month. The court reviewed the CBI’s status report on the case, noting that disclosing specific details could jeopardize the investigation.
The court also declined a request to stop the live streaming of the proceedings related to the case. Highlighting the importance of transparency, the bench said that the matter held significant public interest, and the live streaming ensured that citizens had access to the judicial process.
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