Kolkata Doctor Rape, Murder Case: SC Orders Removal Of Victim’s Name, Photo, Videos From Internet. We’re Glad!
The Supreme Court has directed to maintain the privacy of Kolkata Doctor's privacy and remove her names, photos, videos from the Internet!
The Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step in protecting the dignity and privacy of the trainee doctor who was tragically raped and murdered in Kolkata. On Tuesday, the court ordered the immediate removal of all online content, including the name, photos, and videos of the victim, from social media platforms. This decision underscores the court’s commitment to upholding the privacy rights of victims of sexual assault.
What Did The Supreme Court Say
The case revolves around the brutal murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Her body, bearing severe injury marks, was discovered on August 9 in the seminar hall of the hospital’s chest department. Following the incident, a civic volunteer was arrested by Kolkata Police, accused of involvement in the heinous crime.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, expressed deep concern over the widespread dissemination of the victim’s identity across social media platforms. The court emphasized that revealing the identity of sexual assault victims violates established legal precedents. This is in line with the court’s 2018 ruling in the Nipun Saxena case, which prohibits the publication of any information that could lead to the identification of such victims.
The plea for the removal of the content was brought forward by lawyer Kinnori Ghosh and others, who highlighted that the victim’s name and related hashtags were circulating widely on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). The Supreme Court’s order mandates that all references to the victim’s identity be expunged from these platforms to prevent further violation of her privacy.
More Details On Kolkata Doctor Rape, Murder
The case has been handed over to the CBI, and intense investigations are underway. The Supreme Court has also taken Suo Moto cognisance and has formed a 10-member task force for the safety of doctors and especially female doctors.
First Published: August 21, 2024 12:16 PM
