Kolkata Court to Deliver Verdict in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case After 5 Months

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Kolkata court will deliver the verdict today in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Sanjoy Roy is charged with the crime

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Here are the key points to know ahead of today’s verdict:

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The trainee doctor's body was found in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College, leading to Roy's arrest and protests by doctors across West Bengal

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The Calcutta High Court transferred the case to the CBI, which filed a chargesheet naming Sanjoy Roy as the "sole prime accused" in the rape and murder

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The CBI arrested Ghosh and Mondal for evidence tampering, but they were granted "default bail" after the CBI missed the 90-day deadline

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The trial of Sanjoy Roy started on November 11 in a closed courtroom, with 50 witnesses, including the victim's parents and police officials, testifying

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The Mamata Banerjee government faced protests, resulting in the transfer of the Kolkata Police Commissioner and Health department officials

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