The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has sparked widespread protests not just across West Bengal but the entire country. On August 10, the doctor was attacked during a 36-hour shift, leaving the medical community shocked and outraged. As the case drags on, the country’s top legal minds, including Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, are under scrutiny for the delay in delivering justice.
During a recent event, CNN News18’s SheShakti conclave, iconic singer Usha Uthup confronted CJI Chandrachud in front of everyone. She asked him a question that resonated with many: “What are you doing at an event? Why are you not in court? When are you announcing your decision on the Kolkata case? The entire world is watching.”
CJI Chandrachud, known for his progressive rulings, handled the moment with grace. But Usha Uthup’s question highlights a deeper issue – why, after more than a month, are we still waiting for justice in such a clear case of brutality?
This incident was shared on X by Chandra Srikanth, the Deputy Executive Editor of Moneycontrol.
Usha Uthup doesn’t pull punches. The moment she met CJI Chandrachud last evening she said, “What are you doing at an event? Why aren’t you in court? When are you announcing your decision on the Kolkata case? The entire world is watching”
CJI was a real sport pic.twitter.com/4MCG6l9K6g— Chandra R. Srikanth (@chandrarsrikant) September 17, 2024
People online lauded Usha Uthup for her bold and brave questions directed at the CJI. Here’s what they had to say:
Ha!Ha! Chandrachud seems more interested in events, meetings and lectures than in actual court work !! He got the job through the notorious collegium system !
— Santosh Iyer (@SantoshIyer0) September 17, 2024
She is savage in her queries. But i doubt any change in the stance of the CJI because he didn’t take her seriously. He has stopped taking justice seriously anyway.
— Mohammed Uzair qadri (@MohammedUzairqa) September 17, 2024
Usha Uthup ji is like that teacher who’s very strict and scary in the class but approachable and lovely outside the class 😄
— 🇮🇳 ॐ 𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓫𝓸𝓷 卐 🇮🇳 (@bubun_s) September 17, 2024
Oh I love her even more now. Please God make her pinch my cheeks
— lm (@mlalit) September 17, 2024
We need many more like Usha Uthup. 🙏
— Amarnath Shenoy (@Amarnath_Shenoy) September 17, 2024
Usha Uthup’s song Jaago Re, released in solidarity with the victim, echoes the sentiment of millions in Bengal: it’s time for the judiciary to wake up and act. Justice delayed is justice denied, and the people demand answers.