News Excerpt:
In 2024, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has received 12,600 complaints thus far, with Uttar Pradesh and Delhi registering the highest numbers.
More About the News: The majority of these complaints fall under the category of right to dignity, primarily concerning harassment issues excluding domestic violence.
Key highlights of the report:
- NCW registered 28,811 complaints of crimes against women in the past year, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for about 55% of these cases.
- According to NCW data, the highest number of complaints fell under the right to dignity category, which includes harassment other than domestic violence, totaling 8,540.
- It was followed by 6,274 complaints of domestic violence.
- Other significant categories of complaints included dowry harassment with 4,797 cases, molestation with 2,349 cases, police apathy against women with 1,618 cases, and rape and attempted rape with 1,537 cases.
- Additionally, there were 805 complaints of sexual harassment, 605 of cybercrime, 472 of stalking, and 409 of honor crimes.
Regional distribution of cases:
- Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of complaints at 16,109, followed by Delhi with 2,411 and Maharashtra with 1,343.
- Other states with notable numbers of complaints included Bihar (1,312), Madhya Pradesh (1,165), Haryana (1,115), Rajasthan (1,011), Tamil Nadu (608), West Bengal (569), and Karnataka (501).
The overall number of complaints in 2023 represented a decrease from 2022, when the NCW received 30,864 complaints, the highest since 2014.
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National Commission for Women
- Established under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, the NCW plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and advancing women's rights in India.
- Its mandate includes reviewing constitutional and legal safeguards for women, recommending legislative measures, facilitating grievance redressal, and advising the government on policies affecting women.
Mandate:
- Legal Safeguards and Recommendations: The NCW investigates and examines the legal protections provided to women under the Constitution and other laws. It recommends measures to the government for the effective implementation of these safeguards.
- Review of Legislation: It reviews existing laws affecting women and suggests amendments to address any gaps or inadequacies. This ensures that laws are updated to better protect women's rights.
- Complaints and Suo-Motu Actions: The Commission addresses complaints related to the deprivation of women's rights and takes Suo-Motu notice on such matters. It provides support, legal or otherwise, to women in need.
- Monitoring Implementation: The NCW monitors the proper implementation of legislations aimed at protecting women's rights, facilitating their equality and participation in national development.
- Research and Planning: It conducts research studies on issues affecting women and participates in advising on the planning process for socio-economic development initiatives.
- Specialized Cells and Capacity Building: The NCW operates several specialized cells, including those for complaints and investigations, policy and research, women's safety, and legal matters. It also engages in capacity building programs for women in various sectors, including politics.
- Awareness and Outreach: The Commission organizes awareness campaigns and programs on women's rights, gender equality, and issues such as violence against women. These efforts include collaborations with other organizations and institutions.
- International Engagement: It participates in international forums and consultations related to women's rights, contributing to global efforts towards gender equality.
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