The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

The Supreme Court's intervention comes in the wake of mounting public pressure and allegations of mishandling by state authorities. The case, already under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation, has raised serious concerns about the safety of medical professionals in India, particularly women, who are often left vulnerable in their workplaces.