Minister raises with NCW police action against women in Gujarat

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 20:58

Raising the issue of alleged police action against women protesting against unauthorised power meters in Gujarat, a Union Minister has asked the National Commission for Women to intervene.

AAP on collision course with DCW chief Barkha Singh

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 11:46

The face-off between the Aaam Aadmi Party government and Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) over action against Law Minister Somnath Bharti is set to escalate further as both sides have refused to budge from their respective stands.

Somnath Bharti accuses Delhi commission for Women of being politically motivated

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 09:55

As the furore over Delhi Law Minister`s alleged role in midnight raid refuses to die down, the Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Barkha Singh will today meet Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung.

AAP govt likely to replace DCW chief: Sources

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 23:51

The AAP government is likely to replace Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Barkha Singh, who has been accused by party members of having "politicised" the role of her office while dealing with the midnight raid episode allegedly involving Law Minister Somnath Bharti.

Somnath Bharti too busy kite-flying to meet DCW

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 16:46

Chaos prevailed at Delhi Commission for Women`s office here when Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti sent his lawyer as his representative before the panel on Friday to reply over allegations of manhandling some Ugandan women by a group led by him during a midnight raid in South Delhi.

Somnath Bharti to appear before DCW; PIL against AAP dharna in SC

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 10:59

The Supreme Court will take up for a hearing a PIL seeking action against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Law Minister Somnath Bharti for resorting to “agitation and street fight” for removal of some police officials.

DCW summons Somnath Bharti; AAP says will act if he is found guilty

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 14:25

The Delhi Commission for Women on Wednesday summoned Law Minister Somnath Bharti and asked him to depose before it over allegations of manhandling some Ugandan women by a group led by him during a midnight raid in South Delhi.

Somnath Bharti refuses to depose before women`s panel: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 13:45

Despite mounting pressure, Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Tuesday refused to depose before the National Commission for Women after it summoned the AAP leader over complaint of misbehaviour with Ugandan women.

NCW to set up North East cell

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 23:40

The National Commission for Women (NCW) will establish a cell in the North-East considering cases related to the region.

UP police brutality in Firozabad: 4 cops suspended, NCW to send notice

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:26

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has said it will send a notice to the Uttar Pradesh police seeking an explanation on the police brutality.

WB gang-rape case: NCW demands inquiry against cops

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 16:22

The National Commission for Women on Tuesday demanded that the West Bengal government suspend and order an inquiry against police officials who allegedly ill-treated the family of a 16-yr-old girl who was gang-raped and murdered.

NCW recommends special legislation against human trafficking

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 11:41

NCW has recommended drafting of a special legislation against human trafficking which includes the UN definition of the crime, besides setting up of a central nodal authority to curb all such activities.