New Delhi: Acclaimed lawyer Indira Jaising will represent the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum (WBJDF) at the Supreme Court hearing on September 17. Notably, the WBJDF is leading the protest against the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College & Hospital last month. Earlier, senior advocate Geeta Luthra represented the WBJDF.
Jaising, well known for her advocacy of women’s rights and discrimination, has obtained Luthra’s consent to take over the representation.
Aniket Mahato, a prominent junior doctor and a key figure in the movement, has confirmed Jaising’s role as counsel for WBJDF. Jaising is known for her efforts in advancing the practice of live-streaming Supreme Court proceedings, which was approved by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, moneycontrol reported.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday held a meeting with district Collectors…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new scheme “Goal for Management and Treatment…
Berhampur: A 62-year-old man and his wife were on Wednesday murdered allegedly by the husband’s…
Bhubaneswar: Sky gazers are in for a treat as the last supermoon also known as…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday decided to form an inter-ministerial committee to resolve various…
Chennai: The release of Suriya and Bobby Deol starrer highly -anticipated ‘Kanguva’ had hit uncertainty…
Mumbai: Popular comedy talk show ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, hosted and produced by Kapil…
Balasore: Amid reports of infighting and groupism in Biju Janata Dal (BJD) after its debacle…