The case will be heard next on Thursday (August 22).

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case latest news today: In a major development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the doctors, protesting across the nation, to resume their duties. The absence of doctors has been affecting the section of society that are required of medical care, said the SC bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.

"Since the court is considering matters related to the safety and welfare of all doctors, we request those doctors who are currently away from work to resume their duties as soon as possible," the top court said.

The Supreme Court bench, also comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra, said that the doctors and medical professionals shall be assured that their concerns were being addressed by the top court.

Likewise, the court has set up a national task force to ensure the safety of doctors. The apex court has also asked the national task force to file an interim report within three weeks while the final report must be submitted within two months. The bench also noted that the existing laws don't adequately address institutional safety of doctors.

The Chief Justice said that the task force shall make recommendations related to the safety, working conditions and the wellbeing of the medical professionals and other cognate matters. 

The rape and murder of a doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has sparked nationwide strikes by the medical fraternity.

The case will be heard next on Thursday (August 22).

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