Legal Setback in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case as Victim’s Family Left Without Lawyer

Legal Setback in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case as Victim’s Family Left Without Lawyer

  • Case Name: RG Kar Rape-Murder Case, Kolkata, 2024
  • Judge(s): Justice Anirban Das
  • Advocate(s): Vrinda Grover, Soutik Banerjee and Arjun Gooptu

The case, involving the rape and murder of a woman doctor in August 2024. The victim's family now faces a critical gap in legal support. Advocate Vrinda Grover withdrew from the case, citing certain intervening factors and circumstances.

She had been providing legal assistance to the victim's family since September 2024 and informed the court of her decision.

The case gained widespread attention after a 33-year-old civic volunteer was arrested, sparking protests across Kolkata. Concerned about the local police's investigation, the Calcutta HC transferred the case to the CBI. The trial, ongoing since November 2024, has seen testimony from 43 witnesses.

Indian Express / 1 year, 1 month ago

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