Court Upholds Transparency Amidst Controversy Over Emotive Impact
The Supreme Court of India has denied West Bengal’s request to halt the live streaming of court proceedings in the high-profile rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, alongside Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, rejected the plea, emphasizing the importance of transparency. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the Bengal government, expressed concerns about the emotive implications and potential damage to reputations. The case has stirred significant controversy, with tensions heightened by reports of alleged unprofessional behavior during the hearings.