Delhi HC Asks Govt To See Whether Temporary Protection Officers Can Be Appointed, Till Regular Appointments Are Made, For Protecting Women From Domestic Violence [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC Asks Govt To See Whether Temporary Protection Officers Can Be Appointed, Till Regular Appointments Are Made, For Protecting Women From Domestic Violence [Read Order]

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In a petition seeking protection of women from domestic violence during the lockdown, the Delhi High Court has asked the concerned authorities to consider whether temporary Protection Officers can be appointed, till regular appointments are made, to address the gravity of the situation. While pointing out the steps already taken by the government, the Petitioner gave the following recommendations to the court: The number of Protection Officers may be increased; There must be wide publication through various modes of electronic and print media; Helpline numbers may be widely published in several newspapers and in any other methodology that can be easily adopted; If any complaint is filed, immediate action should be taken; and emergency passes may be issued to the Protection Officers; Dedicated teams including women officers may be formed. Appearing for the Central Government, ASG Maninder Acharya informed the court that the following measures have been taken by the government so far to address the issue of domestic violence during lockdown: On March 25, an Advisory was issued by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all States/ UTs and District Collectors/ District Magistrates of all districts regarding One Stop Centres and Women Helplines to remain operational during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Apart from sensitizing the Protection Officers, four hours long webinar was conducted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development wherein special sessions were held by eminent experts from AIIMS and NALSA on psychological and legal counseling and such other matters to provide guidance to the frontline functionaries for assisting women affected by difficult circumstances including domestic violence.

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Supreme Court Directs States/UTs To File Report On Suggestions Given By Petitioner For Effective Implementation Of Domestic Violence Act
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Directs States/UTs To File Report On Suggestions Given By Petitioner For Effective Implementation Of Domestic Violence Act

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today directed the States and Union Territories to file a status report in response to the suggestions filed by the petitioner 'We The Women of India', a non-governmental organisation, for the effective implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Essentially, Gupta on the previous hearing had informed the Court that the "assistance network" …

Person Can't Be Summoned For Non-Compliance Of Maintenance Order Under Section 31 Of Domestic Violence Act: Delhi High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Person Can't Be Summoned For Non-Compliance Of Maintenance Order Under Section 31 Of Domestic Violence Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a person cannot be summoned under Section 31 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, for non-compliance of an order for payment of maintenance. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that the focus of the enactment is on providing immediate and effective relief to victims of domestic violence by way of …

Domestic Violence Act : Supreme Court Asks Union To Hold Meeting With States/UTs To Address Inadequacy Of Protection Officers
1 year, 10 months ago

Domestic Violence Act : Supreme Court Asks Union To Hold Meeting With States/UTs To Address Inadequacy Of Protection Officers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, directed the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development to convene a meeting with the Principal Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to, inter alia, look into the issue of inadequacy of Protection Officers under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The Apex Court was hearing a petition …

Around 3,500 people for over 3 lakh domestic violence cases: Centre tells SC
2 years, 8 months ago

Around 3,500 people for over 3 lakh domestic violence cases: Centre tells SC

India Today  

As the Supreme Court said the situation was far from satisfactory when it comes to handling cases of domestic violence, the Centre said there are just 3,637 protection officers for almost three lakh domestic violence cases. During a hearing on 25 February this year, the Supreme Court bench of Justices UU Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat and PS Narasimha noted that …

Plea Seeking Adequate Protection and Compensation For Nurses Working In Private Clinics, Delhi HC Directs Centre And Delhi Govt To File Replies
4 years, 6 months ago

Plea Seeking Adequate Protection and Compensation For Nurses Working In Private Clinics, Delhi HC Directs Centre And Delhi Govt To File Replies

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has directed the Centre as well as the Delhi Government to file detailed replies in a plea seeking adequate protection for nurses and healthcare staff working in private nursing homes. Filed by Distress Management Collective, the petition seeks a direction to be issued to the concerned government departments to ensure that nurses and healthcare workers in the …

Allahabad HC Seeks Status Report On Steps Taken By UP Govt To Prevent Rising Number Of Domestic Violence Cases During Lockdown [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Allahabad HC Seeks Status Report On Steps Taken By UP Govt To Prevent Rising Number Of Domestic Violence Cases During Lockdown [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed the UP Government to file a status report regarding the steps taken by it with regard to attending the grievances of all victims of domestic violence during Covid-19 pandemic. The court has directed the Additional Advocate General Manish Goyal, appearing for the state, to, "obtain status report to the steps taken by the …

Domestic violence | Twitter launches search prompt which will lead to NCW, Ministry pages
4 years, 6 months ago

Domestic violence | Twitter launches search prompt which will lead to NCW, Ministry pages

The Hindu  

Twitter on Thursday launched a search prompt for users seeking information on domestic violence, which will lead users to the NCW and the Ministry of Women and Child Developments’ pages. The way the service works is that when users type keywords including #domesticviolence, #crimeagainstwomen, #dowry, #maritalrape etc, then they are directed to a page hosted on the official website of …

Include Work Of Protection Officers Under Domestic Violence Act As Essential Services; Legal Aid Clinic At JGLS Writes To MHA [Read Letter]
4 years, 8 months ago

Include Work Of Protection Officers Under Domestic Violence Act As Essential Services; Legal Aid Clinic At JGLS Writes To MHA [Read Letter]

Live Law  

The members of Legal Aid Clinic from Jindal Global Law School wrote to the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday seeking inclusion of work done by Protection Officers authorized under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 as "essential services". Student members contended that the lockdown that has followed the pandemic of coronavirus has resulted in a "shadow …

Madras HC To Hear Plea For Formulation Of An "Emergency Response System" To Assist Victims Of Domestic Violence [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Madras HC To Hear Plea For Formulation Of An "Emergency Response System" To Assist Victims Of Domestic Violence [Read Order]

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The Madras High Court has fixed the petition seeking proper implementation of the Domestic Violence Act for consideration on May 20. A bench of Justice M. Sathyanarayanan and Justice M. Nirmal Kumar was hearing an application filed by Advocate Sudha Ramalingam, seeking formulation of an "Emergency Response System" to aid and assist victims of domestic violence. She suggested that the …

477 Calls Received On Helplines Regarding Domestic Violence During Lockdown Period : State Tells Karnataka HC [Read Submission]
4 years, 8 months ago

477 Calls Received On Helplines Regarding Domestic Violence During Lockdown Period : State Tells Karnataka HC [Read Submission]

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The Karnataka High Court was on Friday informed by the state government that during the lockdown period from March 24, Santhwana centres received 315 calls relating to domestic violence. From March 23, 1194 calls were received on the Universalization of Women HelpLine – 181, which is a Government of India scheme, being implemented in Karnataka, in coordination with the Health …

Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt To Ensure A Helpline Number For Assisting Pregnant Women During Lockdown [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt To Ensure A Helpline Number For Assisting Pregnant Women During Lockdown [Read Order]

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Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to ensure that the helpline number which is proposed to be set up within two days, for assisting senior citizens in Delhi, is also made available to pregnant ladies. The court said: 'Central Government and the Delhi Government shall work in tandem to make sure that no barriers are faced by pregnant ladies …

Protection of Women From Domestic Violence During Lockdown: Delhi HC Directs Centre, Delhi Govt To Convene High Level Meeting [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Protection of Women From Domestic Violence During Lockdown: Delhi HC Directs Centre, Delhi Govt To Convene High Level Meeting [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government, Delhi Government, National Commission for Women, Delhi Commission for Women, and other concerned authorities to convene a meeting at the highest level to look into the issue of protection of women from domestic violence during the lockdown period. The Division Bench of Justice J R Midha and Justice Jyoti Singh has also …

India's Domestic Abuse Survivors are in Lockdown with their Monsters, But Helplines Are Not Ringing
4 years, 9 months ago

India's Domestic Abuse Survivors are in Lockdown with their Monsters, But Helplines Are Not Ringing

News 18  

New Delhi: Last week, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the country into a lockdown, a woman called a helpline number. More Violence, More Silence "It's a ticking bomb in already abusive homes," said Swarna Rajagopalan, political scientist and the founder and director of Prajnya Trust, a Chennai-based nonprofit organisation working for gender equality. There are cases the police themselves don't …

Relief Under Domestic Violence Act Can Be Sought Even After Obtaining A Maintenance Order U/s 125 CrPC: SC [Read Order]
5 years, 5 months ago

Relief Under Domestic Violence Act Can Be Sought Even After Obtaining A Maintenance Order U/s 125 CrPC: SC [Read Order]

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The Supreme Court has observed that mere passing of a 'maintenance' order under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure does not bar an 'aggrieved person' from seeking appropriate reliefs under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.The bench comprising Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud and Justice Indira Banerjee dismissed a special leave petition against a Delhi. The …

Madras HC Notice To TN Govt On PIL Seeking Effective Implementation Of DV Act For Timely Justice
6 years, 1 month ago

Madras HC Notice To TN Govt On PIL Seeking Effective Implementation Of DV Act For Timely Justice

Live Law  

TN records maximum number of DV complaintsThe Madras High Court has issued notice on a PIL seeking effective implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.The PIL has been filed by Sudha Ramalingam, an advocate, who is also a former national vice-president of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties.In the PIL, the petitioner, who has 40 years …

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