The National Commission for Women issued safety guidelines for women using app-based cabs, recommending panic buttons, route-deviation alerts, monitoring of suspicious stoppages and 24×7 command centres. It also called for driver verification, background checks, grievance redressal and enhanced late-night monitoring
The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged harassment and assault of two minors in Bihar's Jamui district. It directed the DGP to identify and arrest those involved, ensure victim protection and submit an Action Taken Report within seven days
The National Commission for Women has sought an action taken report from Delhi Police within a week over the reported gang-rape of a 16-year-old in a moving sleeper bus. The NCW also sought reports in two other alleged sexual offence cases involving minors
National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar urged media to report crimes against women responsibly, avoid media trials, protect victim identity, ensure fact-checking, and promote gender-sensitive, accurate, and ethical journalism during a workshop in Mumbai
National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar called West Bengal government to act urgently to address the grievances of the riot-hit people of Murshidabad Riots, particularly women
