NCW takes suo moto cognisance of alleged rape of Muzaffarpur shelter home survivor, asks Bihar police to investigate on a priority basis
5 years, 3 months ago

NCW takes suo moto cognisance of alleged rape of Muzaffarpur shelter home survivor, asks Bihar police to investigate on a priority basis

Op India  

Taking suo moto cognisance of the alleged rape of a Muzaffarpur shelter home survivor, on Friday night, the National Commission for Women has issued a notice to Bihar DGP requesting him to treat this case on an urgent basis and commission a speedy probe in the matter. National Commission for Women: The inquiry committee headed by the NCW Chairperson will visit Muzaffarpur on 19th and 20th September & evaluate the action taken in this case by the officials. In a shocking incident, Muzaffarpur shelter home survivor, who was reunited with her family after a sex scandal broke out in May 2018, was allegedly abducted and gang raped in a moving car by four members of the same family on the Bettiah-Pakhnaha road in West Champaran district. The victim was a survivor of the Muzaffarpur shelter home run by Brajesh Thakur.

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Prime accused arrested in Odisha assault of women over religious conversion
1 week, 1 day ago

Prime accused arrested in Odisha assault of women over religious conversion

Hindustan Times  

The prime accused in the assault of two women over allegations that they were attempting religious conversion of some tribal families in Odisha's Balasore district was arrested, police said. Addressing a press conference, DIG Satyajit Naik on Tuesday said prime accused Badal Panda, a native of Kansa village in Nilagiri police station area, was arrested on Monday. Two women were …

Odisha women commission begins probe into 'sexual assault' of woman at police station
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha women commission begins probe into 'sexual assault' of woman at police station

The Hindu  

Taking suo-motu cognisance of the alleged sexual assault of a fiancé of an army officer in Bharatpur police station, the Odisha State Commission for Women on Friday started an investigation into the incident. SCW Chairperson Minati Behera herself visited the Bharatpur police station on Friday to inquire about the incident. Speaking to reporters after visiting the police station, Ms. Behera …

NCW inquiry committee uncovers lapses in security, infrastructure, and investigation in Kolkata rape-murder case of trainee doctor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NCW inquiry committee uncovers lapses in security, infrastructure, and investigation in Kolkata rape-murder case of trainee doctor

Op India  

A two-member inquiry committee constituted by the National Commission for Women investigated the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata and submitted its preliminary findings uncovering lapses in security, infrastructure, and investigation. “The National Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognizance of a distressing incident reported by the media involving …

NCW seeks detailed action report after man sets pregnant wife on fire in Amritsar
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NCW seeks detailed action report after man sets pregnant wife on fire in Amritsar

Op India  

The National Commission for Women said that it was appalled by the incident in Amritsar where a pregnant woman was set on fire allegedly by her husband. NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma has written a letter to the Director General of Police of Punjab to arrest the accused and submit an action report in three days. On Friday, a labourer from …

DCW chief seeks action taken report in Delhi minor's rape, murder case
1 year ago

DCW chief seeks action taken report in Delhi minor's rape, murder case

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognisance of the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in the national capital. DCW chief Swati Maliwal issued a notice to the SHO of the Swaroop Nagar police station in north Delhi demanding a copy of the FIR registered in the matter along with details of the accused arrested. The nine-year-old …

NCW takes cognisance of woman beaten by men in Bihar's Motihari, seeks report from DGP within 3 days
1 year, 5 months ago

NCW takes cognisance of woman beaten by men in Bihar's Motihari, seeks report from DGP within 3 days

Firstpost  

NCW Chairperson, Rekha Sharma, has instructed the Director General of Police to furnish a detailed report on the actions taken regarding this incident within the next three days The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of an incident in Motihari, Bihar, where a woman was reportedly beaten by a group of men. NCW Chairperson, Rekha Sharma, has …

NCW chief says no response from Manipur authorities over women-related violence despite reaching out thrice
1 year, 5 months ago

NCW chief says no response from Manipur authorities over women-related violence despite reaching out thrice

Firstpost  

Sharma denied receiving any report of the incident and said she took suo motu cognisance of it on Friday after the video surfaced and sought explanation from authorities on the matter. Sharma’s response came in light of media reports claiming that the commission had received a complaint on June 12 regarding an incident in which two women were paraded naked …

National Commission for Women asks Twitter to remove Manipur video
1 year, 5 months ago

National Commission for Women asks Twitter to remove Manipur video

The Hindu  

The National Commission for Women on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of the alleged incident of women being paraded naked in Manipur even as it asked Twitter to remove the video of the incident from the social media site. “The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of this,” its chairperson Rekha Sharma tweeted. The official handle of the women’s commission …

2012 Chhawla rape case: DCW takes suo moto cognizance for safety, welfare of victim’s family
2 years, 2 months ago

2012 Chhawla rape case: DCW takes suo moto cognizance for safety, welfare of victim’s family

India TV News  

Chhawla rape case 2012: Delhi Commission for Women on Wednesday took a suo moto cognizance for the welfare of the family of the deceased 19-year-old girl and wrote to Delhi DCP Headquarters seeking information regarding security to the family and details of steps taken to ensure their safety. Wouldn't this boost the morale of the rapist?” SC acquits 3 rape …

Woman gang-raped, tortured in Ghaziabad; DCW issues notice to police
2 years, 2 months ago

Woman gang-raped, tortured in Ghaziabad; DCW issues notice to police

The Hindu  

The Delhi Commission for Women has issued a notice to Ghaziabad police in connection with the brutal gang rape of a 38-year-old woman recently, with the panel chief saying the attack reminded her of the Nirbhaya case. The woman, a resident of Delhi, was found “wrapped in a jute bag, with her hands and legs tied and an iron rod …

NCW chief seeks report on Dausa gang-rape, to meet victim’s family soon
2 years, 8 months ago

NCW chief seeks report on Dausa gang-rape, to meet victim’s family soon

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: The National Commission for Women has sought a report from the Rajasthan director general of police on the gang-rape and murder of a 32-year-old woman in Rajasthan’s Dausa district, NCW said in a statement on Tuesday. National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma Police have arrested two persons in connection with the case and are looking for three more, …

Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case: Supreme Court Seeks Action Taken Report From Bihar Govt On Disciplinary Action Against Erring Cops
2 years, 9 months ago

Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case: Supreme Court Seeks Action Taken Report From Bihar Govt On Disciplinary Action Against Erring Cops

Live Law  

In relation to the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case, Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the State of Bihar to file an action take report regarding action taken pursuant to the recommendations of the CBI to initiate disciplinary proceedings against erring officers and blacklisting of NGOs mentioned above. The present application filed through Advocate Fauzia Shakil has pointed out that …

Women In Shelter Home Allegedly Subjected To Immoral Acts After Being Sedated: Patna HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance
2 years, 11 months ago

Women In Shelter Home Allegedly Subjected To Immoral Acts After Being Sedated: Patna HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance

Live Law  

The Patna High Court today took a suo moto cognizance in a matter wherein an inmate of a shelter home alleged that women were forced to submit themselves to "immoral acts" after being sedated.The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjoy Karol and Justice S. Kumar took a suo moto cognizance on the basis of recommendation made by the Juvenile Justice Monitoring …

Mumbai Sakinaka rape case: NCW member to meet victim's family, DGP today
3 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai Sakinaka rape case: NCW member to meet victim's family, DGP today

India TV News  

A member of the National Commission for Women will on Sunday meet the family of the 30-year-old woman, who succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment in Mumbai's Rajawadi hospital on Saturday after she was raped and brutalized with rods. The NCW member will also meet the acting Maharashtra Director General of Police Sanjay Pandey in connection with the case today. …

NCW member meets Maharashtra DGP to enquire about Saki Naka rape case
3 years, 3 months ago

NCW member meets Maharashtra DGP to enquire about Saki Naka rape case

India Today  

National Commission for Women member Chandramukhi Devi met Sanjay Pandey, the Maharashtra Director General of Police, in Mumbai on Sunday to enquire about the progress made in the investigation of the Saki Naka rape case. Rapes, murders of minors taking place: DGP Rape and murder of minor girls had taken place in Maharashtra in the past few days and the …

NCW team meets Saki Naka rape victim's kin, accused sent to police custody
3 years, 3 months ago

NCW team meets Saki Naka rape victim's kin, accused sent to police custody

India Today  

On Friday, between 2.30 am and 3 am, a 32-year-old woman was raped and brutally assaulted in a stationary tempo in Saki Naka area of Mumbai. MAHARASHTRA CM ASKS POLICE TO TAKE PREVENTIVE MEASURES At a meeting of senior police officials on Saturday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray ordered the Mumbai police to take adequate measures and ensure that such …

Mumbai: 34-Yr-Old Woman, Raped and Brutalised in Sakinaka, Dies in Hospital
3 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai: 34-Yr-Old Woman, Raped and Brutalised in Sakinaka, Dies in Hospital

The Quint  

National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma said the NCW has taken suo moto cognizance of the incident in Mumbai. The Maharashtra Minister and NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik also said that the government "will make sure that the charge-sheet is filed within a given frame of time and the case is fast-tracked to bring the accused to justice," reported ANI. …

NCW takes cognizance of Badaun gangrape, seeks reports from police
4 years ago

NCW takes cognizance of Badaun gangrape, seeks reports from police

India Today  

The National Commission for Women has taken cognizance of the alleged brutal gang-rape and murder of a 50-year-old woman in the Ughaiti area of Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district. The commission has also sought a detailed action taken report in the matter from the police. The family of the deceased has also alleged police apathy for the delay caused in filing …

NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Hathras Gang Rape Case; Seeks Report From UP Govt
4 years, 3 months ago

NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Hathras Gang Rape Case; Seeks Report From UP Govt

Live Law  

Taking suo moto cognizance of the "serious issue of violation of human rights" in the Hathras Gang-Rape case, the National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday issued notice to the UP Government, asking it file a report in the matter. Every Possible Fundamental & Human Right Of Victim Was Violated: DCW Chairperson Writes To CJI Seeking HC Monitored Inquiry Into Hathras …

Every Possible Fundamental & Human Right Of Victim Was Violated: DCW Chairperson Writes To CJI Seeking HC Monitored Inquiry Into Hathras Gang Rape Case [Read Letter]
4 years, 3 months ago

Every Possible Fundamental & Human Right Of Victim Was Violated: DCW Chairperson Writes To CJI Seeking HC Monitored Inquiry Into Hathras Gang Rape Case [Read Letter]

Live Law  

Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women, Swati Maliwal, has written a letter to the CJI, urging him to take cognizance of the brutal gang-rape and murder of a 19-year-old dalit girl in UP's Hathras district. "Every possible fundamental and human right of the victim was violated," Maliwal said while urging the Court to pass directions for: A High Court …

Chronology of events in Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case
4 years, 10 months ago

Chronology of events in Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case

India Today  

Following is the chronology of events in the Muzaffarpur shelter home case in which a Delhi court Tuesday sentenced convict Brajesh Thakur and 11 others to life imprisonment for physically and sexually assaulting several minor girls. HERE'S CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS IN MUZAFFARPUR SHELTER HOME SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE: February, 2018: TISS submits audit report highlighting incidents of sexual assault on minor …

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Brajesh Thakur, 18 others convicted for sexually assaulting girls
4 years, 11 months ago

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Brajesh Thakur, 18 others convicted for sexually assaulting girls

India Today  

A Delhi Court on Monday convicted 19 persons, including main accused Brajesh Thakur, in connection with sexual and physical assault of girls at a shelter home in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. Former Bihar People's Party MLA Brajesh Thakur, who ran the shelter where many girls were raped and assaulted, was convicted for aggravated sexual assault under POCSO Act and gang rape. …

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Home ministry scraps FCRA licence of NGO
5 years ago

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Home ministry scraps FCRA licence of NGO

Hindustan Times  

The ministry of home affairs has cancelled the licence given under the Foreign Contribution Act, or FCRA, to Sewa Sankalp Evam Vikash Samiti, an NGO that ran the government-owned children’s shelter in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur where the sexual abuse of female inmates came to light last year. An official familiar with the development said on condition of anonymity the FCRA licence …

Supreme Court takes note of increase in rape cases, seeks status reports from states, high courts by 7 February
5 years ago

Supreme Court takes note of increase in rape cases, seeks status reports from states, high courts by 7 February

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognizance for assessment of the criminal justice system in response to sexual offences. New Delhi: Taking serious note of rising rape cases in India, the Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognizance for assessment of the criminal justice system in response to sexual offences. A bench headed by Chief Justice SA …

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Verdict to be pronounced on January 14
5 years ago

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Verdict to be pronounced on January 14

India TV News  

The verdict in Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case, which was scheduled to come on Thursday, has been deferred till January 14, 2020 due to the unavailability of the concerned judge. The case pertains to the alleged sexual and physical assault of several girls at a shelter home in Bihar's Muzaffarpur which was run by former Bihar People's Party MLA Brajesh …

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Delhi court defers judgment till 14 January with judge who conducted trial on leave
5 years ago

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Delhi court defers judgment till 14 January with judge who conducted trial on leave

Firstpost  

A Delhi court on Thursday deferred by a month the judgment in the case of alleged sexual and physical assault of several girls at a shelter home in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur which was run by former Bihar People’s Party MLA Brajesh Thakur. New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday deferred by a month the judgment in the case of alleged sexual …

Hyderabad veterinarian rape and murder: National Commission for Women sets up inquiry panel
5 years, 1 month ago

Hyderabad veterinarian rape and murder: National Commission for Women sets up inquiry panel

The Hindu  

The National Commission for Women has constituted an inquiry committee to look into the alleged killing of a 27-year-old veterinarian in Hyderabad. NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma said in a tweet that the women’s panel would not “leave any stone unturned” till the perpetrators get the punishment they deserve. “The National Commission for Women is constituting an inquiry committee headed by …

Court defers judgement in Muzaffarpur shelter home case due to lawyers' strike
5 years, 1 month ago

Court defers judgement in Muzaffarpur shelter home case due to lawyers' strike

India Today  

A Delhi court on Thursday deferred by a month its judgement in the case of alleged sexual and physical assault of several girls at a shelter home in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Kulshreshtha deferred the verdict till December 12 as the accused, who are currently lodged in Tihar central jail, could not be brought to court premises due …

Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case: Trial Court Reserves Order
5 years, 3 months ago

Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case: Trial Court Reserves Order

Live Law  

A Delhi court will pronounce on November 14 the judgment in a case of alleged sexual and physical assault on several girls at a shelter home in Muzaffarpur, which was run by former Bihar People's Party MLA Brajesh Thakur, lawyers said.CBI told a special court there was enough evidence against all the 21 accused.The accused however claimed that the CBI …

Former inmate of Muzaffarpur shelter home raped in moving car: Bihar police
5 years, 3 months ago

Former inmate of Muzaffarpur shelter home raped in moving car: Bihar police

Hindustan Times  

Four men allegedly raped a woman, who had been an inmate of the infamous Muzaffarpur shelter home that hit the headlines in 2018 after a social audit found that over 30 girls were allegedly sexually abused there, in a moving vehicle at Bettiah in Bihar’s West Champaran district, the police said on Sunday. Four men allegedly raped a woman, who …

NCW team reaches Lucknow to meet Unnao rape survivor
5 years, 5 months ago

NCW team reaches Lucknow to meet Unnao rape survivor

India TV News  

The National Commission for Women has sent a team to Lucknow after taking suo motu cognizance of media reports of a road accident leaving the Unnao rape survivor critically injured along with her lawyer. A team from the NCW reached Lucknow and visited the hospital where the injured girl and her lawyer are admitted. The hospital's Chief Medical Superintendent informed …

NCW seeks free, fair probe into Unnao rape victim's accident
5 years, 5 months ago

NCW seeks free, fair probe into Unnao rape victim's accident

India TV News  

The National Commission for Woman on Monday urged the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police to ensure a free, fair and speedy probe into the accident involving the Unnao rape victim in which a BJP MLA is an accused. Considering the gravity of the matter, it is requested to ensure absolutely free, fair and speedy investigation into the matter and …

Unnao survivor's accident: National Commission for Women urges UP Police to ensure fair, speedy probe in case
5 years, 5 months ago

Unnao survivor's accident: National Commission for Women urges UP Police to ensure fair, speedy probe in case

Firstpost  

A day after the Unnao rape survivor was critically injured in an accident, the NCW urged the UP police to ensure a free, fair and speedy probe in the case in which a BJP MLA is an accused. New Delhi: A day after the Unnao rape survivor was critically injured in an accident, the National Commission for Women on Monday …

Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case: SC grants 3 months to CBI to complete probe, examine murder angle
5 years, 7 months ago

Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case: SC grants 3 months to CBI to complete probe, examine murder angle

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Monday granted three months time to the CBI to complete its probe, including into the murder aspect, in the Muzaffarpur shelter home case. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday granted three months time to the CBI to complete its probe, including into the murder aspect, in the Muzaffarpur shelter home case. A vacation bench comprising …

Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Rape Cases, Seeks Reply From Govt
5 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Rape Cases, Seeks Reply From Govt

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court Friday took suo motu cognizance of rising rape incidents in Bharatpur and Jhalawar districts in the state and issued a notice to the state government seeking reply by May 27. A division bench of Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur, while expressing concern over an abrupt spurt in such cases, said the administration and …

Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case: CBI tells court several victims have testified against accused Brajesh Thakur
5 years, 10 months ago

Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case: CBI tells court several victims have testified against accused Brajesh Thakur

Firstpost  

CBI on Saturday told a Delhi court that charges of rape, kidnapping and causing hurt were made out against Brajesh Thakur. New Delhi: The CBI on Saturday told a Delhi court that charges of rape, kidnapping and causing hurt were made out against Brajesh Thakur, the prime accused in Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case, and that several victims had …

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: 5 rape survivors, 2 other minors go missing from child care institution in Patna district
5 years, 10 months ago

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: 5 rape survivors, 2 other minors go missing from child care institution in Patna district

Firstpost  

Seven girls, including five rape survivors of the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual abuse case, escaped from a shelter home in Patna early on Saturday morning. Patna: The security system around government-funded shelter homes for minor girls in Bihar has once again been exposed following the mysterious escape of seven girls, including five rape survivors of the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual …

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