IMA Doctors Nationwide Strike News Live Updates: Bengal guv seeks time to meet Shah, Nadda

The Supreme Court on Sunday took suo motu cognizance of the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the case on August 20. The apex court's intervention comes after widespread outrage and strikes by doctors across the country, who are accusing the state police of mishandling the case. The Indian Medical Association (IMA), the largest organization of doctors in the country, has spearheaded the call for justice for the murdered doctor. On Saturday, the IMA organized a nationwide strike, halting all non-essential medical services for 24 hours. On Wednesday night, thousands of women across the country took to the streets to demand justice for the victim, joining "Reclaim The Night" marches.Stay with TOI for latest updates: