Releasing a statement on X, NCW said, "National Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognizance of a media report regarding the sexual harassment of a 20-year-old woman intern at IIT-Madras by a food court employee on campus."
In her letter, Rahatkar demanded full medical, psychological, and legal support for the survivor and asked authorities to ensure that compensation is provided under Section 396 of BNSS.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging that a 20-year-old female college student was gang raped by nearly 10 men on the Gopalpur sea beach in Odisha's Ganjam district on June 15.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report highlighting the alarming degradation of a lake near Perumal Koil Street in Chennai's Velachery area.
"Such incidents are a grave violation of a woman's dignity and safety. NCW has called for exemplary action to ensure justice and deterrence. An Action Taken Report has been demanded within 3 days," the NCW wrote on X.
In the wake of the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed deep concern over the incident, calling it "one of the biggest tragedies in recent times" and urging the Union Government to take serious cognizance of the matter.
In a post on X on Friday, the NCW said, "The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a distressing incident reported in Haridwar, where a mother allegedly facilitated the repeated sexual assault of her 13-year-old daughter by her boyfriend and his associate. The Chairp
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a press release issued by the Press Club of India, New Delhi, highlighting the alleged brutal assault of two journalists by police in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra to conduct an investigation, ensure the immediate arrest of the main accused, and provide strict punishment under relevant laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and the POCSO
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has also taken suo motu cognizance of a media report detailing the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl, who was a victim of rape and brutal assault.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report detailing the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl, who was a victim of rape and brutal assault, at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) on June 1.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports regarding an alleged custodial death in Deoghar district, Jharkhand, on May 21.