Tag: Swati Maliwal

DCW chief at Jantar Mantar again to meet wrestlers

According to Maliwal, wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik had told her that they were being tortured and harassed by police officers.

May 4, 2023

Punjab CM’s daughter threatened in US, claims Swati Maliwal

Expressing concerns over Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's daughter reportedly receiving death threats in the US, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief Swati Maliwal on Friday appealed to the Indian embassy in the US to ensure her safety.

March 31, 2023

DCW chief molested and dragged: NCW seeks report from Delhi Police within 2 days

Chairperson Rekha Sharma has written to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi to personally intervene in the matter and to ensure that strict action is taken against the accused person and also sought a detailed action taken report must be apprised to the Commission within 2 days.

January 19, 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

Delhi court frames corruption charges against Swati Maliwal

The case was registered after BJP leader and former chairperson of DCW Barkha Shukla Singh filed a complaint to Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) in 2016.

December 9, 2022

Jama Masjid bans entry of women who come without men

The announcement says that in order for women to gain access to Jama Masjid complex, they need to be accompanied by a male member.

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 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

‘Delhi is still the Rape Capital’

She has been continuously working for the betterment of women for the past seven years. Maliwal, who was appointed as DCW chairperson by the AAP government, has been associated with the party since its India Against Corruption (IAC) phase.

October 22, 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

Girls brutally thrashed by tuition teacher, DCW chief Swati Maliwal issues notice to police

Both the girls were beaten by their tuition teacher on August 31. "The father of the children has informed the Commission that his two daughters aged 8 years and 6 years study tuition from a teacher in their neighborhood.

September 3, 2022

Delhi Govt orders action against Pvt shelter home for children found violating norms

The officials found that most of the children at the shelter home were not wearing masks and social distancing was also not maintained.

July 13, 2021

Kejriwal extends tenure of DCW Chief Swati Maliwal and team for third term

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has personally approved Maliwal and Team's term extension.

July 6, 2021

DCW issues notice to Delhi University for forcing northeastern students to vacate hostel amid lockdown

Northeastern women students of Delhi University sent a complaint to the DCW on Monday in which they have alleged that the college administration is pressuring them to vacate the hostel.

May 12, 2020

DCW notice to Delhi police over online trolling of arrested pregnant activist Safoora Zargar

27-year-old Zargar who is in the second trimester of her pregnancy, was sent to Tihar Jail after being charged under the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) for her alleged role in the Northeast Delhi riots.

May 6, 2020