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Not enough done in 3 years to stop rapes in Delhi: Swati Maliwal

Swati Maliwal, who will complete her term as chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) in the next five months, has said that not enough has been done to put an end to rapes in the national capital.

Jan 18, 2018, 14:49 PM IST

DCW inspects more ashrams, says 'godman' into human trafficking

DCW on Monday inspected more ashrams of molestation-accused 'godman' Baba Virendra Dev Dixit in Delhi.

Dec 25, 2017, 23:34 PM IST

Rohini sex racket case: Chilling details emerge as raids continue at 'godman' Virendra Dev Dikshit's ashram

It has now come to light that 'Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidyalaya' – the controversial ashram run by the godman – was an unregistered society. 

Dec 23, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Delhi Commission for Women issues notice to Vistara Airlines after Bollywood actor alleges molestation in flight

The Delhi Commission for Women on Sunday issued a notice to Vistara Airlines after a Bollywood actor alleged that she was molested in the flight. The panel has sought report from the airline by December 16. 

Dec 10, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

Six arrested for stripping woman who helped bust liquor racket

Identified as Praveen, the woman on Thursday alleged that she was attacked by a huge mob who beat her with irons rods and store and clothes.

Dec 08, 2017, 15:43 PM IST

Woman beaten, 'paraded naked' in Delhi for helping authorities bust illicit liquor racket

DCW chief Swati Maliwal summoned Rohini Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajneesh Gupta to appear before it regarding the incident. 

Dec 07, 2017, 22:34 PM IST

DCW issues notice to police over sending back 13 girls to brothels

The Commission issued the notice to Joint Commissioner of Police, Crime Branch, seeking to know the reasons for sending the girls back in violation of the orders of Child Welfare Committee.

Nov 28, 2017, 23:53 PM IST

Women's safety: HC seeks Delhi Police Commissioner's presence in court

Delhi Commission of Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal told the court that crime rate in the city was very high.

Nov 16, 2017, 23:01 PM IST

'What's wrong with Delhi?' Women panel chief fumes over child rapes

DCW Chief Swati Maliwal said she was "fed up" with the increasing number of child rapes in the capital

Nov 07, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

Nirbhaya's brother is a pilot today. 'Thank you, Rahul Gandhi,' says mother

Brother of Nirbhaya – December 2012 gang-rape victim – is a pilot today. All thanks to Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi.

Nov 02, 2017, 13:36 PM IST

Explain delay in hanging Nirbhaya's rapists: Delhi women panel questions police

The Supreme Court has upheld the death penalty awarded to all four convicts in Nirbhaya gang-rape case

Nov 01, 2017, 14:16 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj urged to bring back 45 women trapped in Oman

The DCW statement said that many women from states like Pondicherry, Haryana and Punjab are trapped in Oman at the moment.

Jul 28, 2017, 20:33 PM IST

DCW urges Centre to make sanitary napkins tax-free under GST

In her letter to Jaitley, she said all females from the age of 10-12 years till 45-50 years undergo menstruation.

May 20, 2017, 19:56 PM IST

DCW chief welcomes Supreme Court decision in Nirbhaya gang rape case

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Jaihind welcomed the Supreme Court`s decision in the brutal December 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case and said it will send a "strong message" to the rapists.

May 05, 2017, 16:56 PM IST

DCW chief appears before Delhi court over 'irregularities' in appointments

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday appeared before Delhi's Tis Hazari Court over the issue of alleged irregularities in appointments to the women's rights panel.

Apr 06, 2017, 15:22 PM IST

DCW asks Delhi Police to arrest Gurmehar Kaur's 'online' assailants

"She (Kaur) has sent us screenshots of how some boys are continuously threatening her with rape online, Maliwal said. 

Feb 27, 2017, 20:13 PM IST

DCW orders probe into alleged attacks on women by cops at DU

Delhi Commission for Women has ordered an enquiry into the alleged attacks on women by policemen during violence at Delhi University's Ramjas college and has issued a notice to Delhi Police.

Feb 25, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

After Asha Kiran, DCW finds serious violations at Asha Jyoti Home

Days after shocking lapses at government-run Asha Kiran Home here came to light, the Delhi Commission for Women found similar lapses at Asha Jyoti Home for the mentally challenged and issued notice to the Social Welfare Department Secretary on Thursday.

Feb 09, 2017, 23:00 PM IST

DCW summons social welfare secretary regarding Asha Kiran Home lapses

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Wednesday summoned the AAP government's social welfare department secretary to appear before it on February 11 in connection with the lapses at the Asha Kiran Home for the mentally challenged.

Feb 09, 2017, 00:46 AM IST

'Disturbed' by reports of 'naked women, stinking rooms, filthy toilets' at Asha Kiran, Arvind Kejriwal orders probe

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday expressed shock at the deplorable condition prevailing at the 'Asha Kiran' Home for the mentally challenged and ordered the Chief Secretary to file a report on lapses leading to the death of 11 inmates.

Feb 06, 2017, 16:06 PM IST