In West Bengal, a division bench of the Calcutta High Court comprising Justices Raja Sekhar Mantha and Rai Chattopadhyay has stepped aside from hearing the RG Kar rape and murder case. 

 

During today’s hearing, the CBI submitted a progress report in a sealed envelope. Counsel for the victim’s family alleged that no fresh investigation had been carried out by the agency.

 

Justice Mantha observed that adequate time could not be devoted to the case due to other pending matters and directed that it be referred to the Chief Justice, suggesting that a commission could be formed if necessary.

 

The bench said proper justice must be ensured as the case concerns the victim’s family, the convicted party and the CBI’s petition. With the entire state watching closely, the bench decided to step aside to allow fair proceedings

 

Earlier as well, several judges had withdrawn from hearing the matter.