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Kolkata law college rape case: State govt submits report to Calcutta HC

The victim is satisfied with the investigation till date, according to her counsel

After hearing all sides, the court ordered a report to be filed in the form of an affidavit by the Deputy Commissioner of Police on the progress of investigation after four weeks.

The West Bengal government submitted a sealed report on the progress of the investigation into the rape of a 24-year-old student at a law college in South Kolkata to the Calcutta High Court on Thursday.

The state’s counsel also presented the case diary to the division bench of Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Smita Das De, and the court went through the victim’s statement taken under Section 183 of the BNSS and medical documents as well.

After this, the bench observed, “The progress report is to be given to the victim. We are not divulging what we have seen. A comprehensive report will be served to the victim’s advocate on the condition that the progress report will not be divulged to any agency. It shall not be shared with any authority without the permission of court, it is only for the information of the victim.”

The victim is satisfied with the investigation till date, according to her counsel. Police have also submitted a report on why local officers “did not take any preventive measures” despite having been allegedly informed of threats made against the victim.

The law college has submitted a report as well: according to college sources, the college had put up notices in the months of September and November last year, stating that students cannot stay in college beyond college hours, but the students “did not follow” the instruction.

After hearing all sides, the court ordered a report to be filed in the form of an affidavit by the Deputy Commissioner of Police on the progress of investigation after four weeks. The matter will next be heard on July 17.

In the last week of June, three PILs were separately filed in the Calcutta High Court, seeking CBI and court-monitored probes into the alleged rape of the student, as well as an increase in security in colleges across West Bengal and an audit of security status in state colleges.

Tanusree Bose

Tanusree Bose is a dedicated journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Kolkata. Her work focuses sharply on the complex administrative, political, and judicial developments across West Bengal, establishing her as an authoritative voice in regional news coverage. Experience Current Role: Reports for the prestigious national daily, The Indian Express, providing her content with a high level of Trustworthiness. Geographical Expertise: Provides focused, in-depth coverage of West Bengal, demonstrating an intimate knowledge of the state's news and political nuances. Core Authority: Her reporting portfolio highlights deep Expertise in crucial, often sensitive, beats, including: State Politics and Governance: Covering the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), opposition strategies (BJP), and internal political controversies. Judicial and Administrative Affairs: Closely monitoring key developments in the Calcutta High Court, particularly major rulings related to employment, education, and social issues. Education Sector: Extensive reporting on significant controversies, such as teacher recruitment irregularities and administrative actions by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE). Social & Electoral Issues: Covering public events, community tensions (e.g., religious/political gatherings), and election-related processes like the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Tanusree Bose's consistent output and focus on high-stakes regional issues for a trusted media outlet underscore her status as a reliable and authoritative source for news from West Bengal. ... Read More

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