Kolkata, February 1 – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has finalized the charge formation process in the multi-crore financial scam at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a state-run institution. According to CBI officials, the agency will formally submit the charges before the Special Court in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Judicial Proceedings & Court Directives
- The Special Court Judge has mandated that all five accused must be physically present in court during the charge framing process.
- Once the charges are officially framed, the trial proceedings will commence in the same court.
Key Accused in the Case
The five individuals currently in judicial custody include:
- Dr. Sandeep Ghosh – Former Principal, RG Kar Medical College
- Officer Ali – Assistant & Bodyguard of the Former Principal
- Biplab Sinha – Private Contractor
- Suman Hazra – Private Contractor
- Dr. Ashish Pandey – Junior Doctor
CBI’s Investigation & Legal Proceedings
- On January 28, Justice Tirthankar Ghosh of the Calcutta High Court had directed the CBI to complete the charge-framing process by February 6.
- The State Government has now provided the required No Objection Certificate (NOC), which had previously delayed the legal proceedings.
- The CBI had already filed its chargesheet in November 2024, but the trial was stalled due to procedural hurdles.
State Government’s Role & Delay in Proceedings
- The prosecution process was delayed due to the absence of a required NOC from the State Government.
- Under Indian law, any prosecution against government employees requires prior approval from the relevant authorities.
- Now that all legal clearances are in place, the CBI is determined to expedite the trial.
Conclusion
With the charge-framing process set to be completed on Tuesday, the CBI is moving forward with full legal authority in the RG Kar Medical College corruption case. The judicial proceedings will determine accountability for the multi-crore scam, and the trial is expected to bring further legal scrutiny on institutional financial irregularities.
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