No closure: ‘Reclaim the Night’ protesters on RG Kar ruling

In the wake of a heart-wrenching verdict by the court on the brutal rape and murder of a young PGT doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata's medical professionals and activists unite in anguish and protest. They argue that this decision not only disregards the severity of gender-based violence but also exposes the pervasive systemic bias that underestimates crimes against women. The 'Reclaim the Night' movement is gaining momentum, with demands for substantial justice and urgent reforms in policies protecting women's rights and safety.

Following a controversial court ruling on the tragic case of rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College, there has been a public outcry among Kolkata's medical fraternity and beyond. However, some argue that expanding the 'rarest of rare' crime designation could set a dangerous precedent, pushing for a cautious approach to justice that respects legal frameworks without yielding to emotional public pressures. Advocates for law and order emphasize the importance of due process and warn against the potential erosion of legal standards.