DCW issues notice in domestic violence cases

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Saturday issued notices to the Delhi Police over high pendency of cases involving domestic violence. The commission said following complaints received during the ongoing ‘Mahila Suraksha Padyatra’, notices were issued to all DCPs across the Capital, seeking information pertaining to the investigation in the respective cases.

The DCW said, “The commission is shocked to learn that out of 15,698 cases [since 2012] in which FIR has been registered, chargesheet has been filed only in 5,573.”

“In Paschim Vihar and Khyala, several women complained about the rising instances of domestic violence and dowry. A common problem was that there was no support from the police in such cases,” said a DCW official.

While asking the force to respond by March 12, the DCW said, “Please provide details of the case, steps undertaken to sensitize police force in general and investigation officers. Please provide a detailed proposal for ensuring that investigation in cases of domestic violence is fast tracked and these cases are dealt in a sensitive manner.”