Women's Safety

‘Dangerous For Society’: How Will Indian Courts’ Rulings On Harassment Impact Women’s Safety? Prominent Public Figuress Slam Allahabad High Court’s Rape Ruling

A recent observation by the Allahabad High Court regarding what constitutes an attempt to rape has sparked widespread criticism, with Union Minister Annapurna Devi and several public figures expressing their strong disapproval. Many have called for judicial reforms and urged the Supreme Court to review the decision, citing concerns over...

Officers In Plain Clothes, Anti-Eve Teasing Squad Will Conduct Surprise Checks To Ensure Women’s Safety

In a major effort to improve women’s safety in the national capital, the Delhi Police is launching special “Anti-Eve-Teasing” or “Shistachar” squads across all districts. These squads will focus on preventing harassment, taking swift action against offenders, and creating a safer environment for women. Trained Squads to Operate in Every...

What Are Anti-Romeo Squads And How Is It Different From Delhi Police’s Shishtachar Anti-Eve Teasing Squad?

Delhi Police has announced the formation of 'Shishtachar' squads, a dedicated force aimed at curbing harassment and ensuring women's safety in public places. These teams will patrol different areas across the city and have been explicitly instructed to focus on enforcing the law without imposing personal or cultural morality on...

What Is Delhi Police’s ‘Shishtachar’ Initiative? All You Need To Know About The Anti-Eve Teasing Squads

In a significant move to ensure women's safety in the national capital, the Delhi Police has introduced specialized “Shishtachar” anti-eve teasing squads. These teams will patrol public places across the city to prevent incidents of harassment and create a secure environment for women. Unlike some past initiatives, this effort is...

Women’s Safety: A Question For The Government Or For Men’s Mindset?

As a woman who had grown up in the national capital of Delhi, hearing the several stories of eve teasing, as the girl who had stood in a candle march when she was 12 in solidarity for Nirbhaya in what we now call the rape capital of the country, I...