Tag: DCW

MCD stops use of acid for cleaning of its public toilets at instance of DCW

After finding acid in huge quantities at a public toilet, the DCW alerted the civic body about its dangerous implications.

May 22, 2023

DCW summons DCP New Delhi over inaction in wrestlers’ sexual harassment case

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued summons to Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Pranav Tayal for failing to arrest the accused persons in connection with sexual harassment of women wrestlers allegedly by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

May 9, 2023

Atishi slams BJP over demand to remove DCW chief pending inquiry into ‘attack’

A fresh war of words between the BJP and the ruling AAP erupted after the DCW chief alleged that she was 'molested' and 'dragged by a car' for several meters near AIIMS in the wee hours on Thursday.

January 21, 2023

DCW issues notice to Delhi Police on increasing instances of drunk driving

DCW took cognizance of increasing incidents of people drinking and driving on the roads of Delhi.

January 21, 2023

If chairperson of Women’s Commission not safe in Delhi, imagine the situation: Swati Maliwal

Taking to Twitter, the DCW chief said that a car driver molested her in a drunken state and dragged her by his vehicle. "Late last night I was inspecting the situation of women's security in Delhi.

January 19, 2023

DCW issues summons to Shipra Estate Limited for not paying dues to Anjum Chopra

DCW has asked Managing Director Shipra Estate Limited to appear before it on December 9 and provide an action taken report.

December 1, 2022

DCW busts illegal liquor racket in Delhi

The Commission received a complaint from the residents of Gaddha colony, Jasola, wherein they informed that illegal liquor and drugs are being sold openly in their area.

November 28, 2022

Ban on women’s entry in Jama Masjid; DCW issues notice to Imam

Taking suo moto cognizance of media reports on the restriction on entry of women in the mosque, the Delhi Commission for Women has sought an action taken report (ATR) by 28 November from Shahi Imam.

November 24, 2022

Delhi: DCW seeks status of CCTV at police stations

In the notices issued to DCPs of all districts, Maliwal has sought information regarding the number of rooms in each police station and police chowki along with the number of CCTV installed.

November 16, 2022

DCW seeks panel to probe acquittal of Chhawla rape case accused

In the letter, DCW chief stated the fact that even the incriminating forensic evidence could not nail the culprits reflects the callous manner in which investigation was carried out.

November 10, 2022

DCW issues notice to Delhi Police seeking Chhawla gang rape victim’s family security

DCW chief Swati Maliwal has taken suo moto cognisance for the welfare of the family of the 19-year-old gang rape victim whose body was found mutilated in Haryana.

November 9, 2022

DCW issues notice to Delhi Police for failing to register FIR in woman death matter

The deceased joined the spa as a therapist on 4th September and on the first day of her job, she started vomiting after consuming some liquid in the spa. She was taken to a hospital where she was declared brought dead.

November 5, 2022

Change in laws restricting remission & paroles of rape convicts needed, DCW to PM

Maliwal has cited the cases of Bilkis Bano and Gurmeet Ram Raheem and has demanded that the rapists of Bilkis Bano, and Gurmeet Ram Raheem be sent back to jail.

October 29, 2022

Ghaziabad gang rape case: DCW writes to UP CM, demands high-level inquiry

Earlier on Wednesday, the DCW had issued a notice to the Ghaziabad's Senior Superintendent of Police over the matter.

October 22, 2022

Mentally unstable man detained for vandalising Swati Maliwal’s cars

The police have identified the accused s Sachin, a resident of Nathurpura area in the national capital, who is under prescription from the Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences (IHBAS).

October 17, 2022

Maliwal writes to I&B Minister seeking removal of alleged sexual offender Sajid Khan from ‘Bigg Boss

According to the Commission, it has taken cognizance of the fact that Sajid Khan, who has been accused of sexual harassment and obscene behavior by over ten women, has been allowed to participate in a popular reality show – ‘Bigg Boss’ which is watched by millions of people in the country. 

October 10, 2022

DCW writes to CBI to register FIR over fresh tweets on social media platform

The commission has identified 14 more tweets depicting sexual activity with children.

September 30, 2022