Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging CBI Probe into Alleged Financial Irregularities at Kolkata Hospital

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by the former principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, challenging the Calcutta High Court’s decision to order a CBI investigation into alleged financial irregularities during his tenure. The allegations, which include the sale of biomedical waste to contacts in Bangladesh, came to light following the death of a trainee doctor at the hospital.

Former Principal of RG Kar Medical College Arrested, Faces Public Outrage in Kolkata Doctor Rape Case

Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was arrested by the CBI for alleged financial irregularities. He was met with angry protests during his court appearance, highlighting the public’s outrage over the recent brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital. The investigation into Ghosh’s alleged corruption and the doctor’s death continues.

Former Principal of RG Kar Medical College Suspended Following Arrest for Financial Irregularities

The West Bengal Health Department has suspended Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, following his arrest by the CBI for alleged financial irregularities at the state-run facility. Ghosh and three others have been remanded to CBI custody for eight days. The investigation into alleged corruption and financial misconduct at the college and hospital was initiated by the CBI based on a directive from the Calcutta High Court.

Delhi University Clears 12 Colleges of Financial Irregularities, Approves New Courses

A Delhi University committee has cleared 12 government-funded colleges of financial irregularities, dismissing allegations of misappropriation and affirming their affiliation with the university. The Executive Council (EC), the university’s highest decision-making body, approved the findings, rejecting the Education Minister’s call for de-affiliation. The EC also approved funding for new construction projects and new courses, including an M.Tech. in Computer Science and a BA (Hons) in Russian language. However, several proposals, including allowing donors to name university properties, were dropped due to objections.

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