HC expresses satisfaction over steps taken by Delhi Police for women safety

The Delhi High Court has said it was satisfied that sufficient steps, including installation of 4,388 CCTV cameras in vulnerable areas, have been taken by the police to ensure safety and security of women in the national capital.

A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao was told by the Delhi Police that a 24-hour helpline number 1091 is operational and separate specialised women police team is functional to attend to women in distress round-the-clock.

"In view of the stand taken by the Delhi Police in the status report..., we are satisfied that sufficient and appropriate steps have been taken by the respondents," the bench said.

The court disposed of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed last year by some lawyers for safety of women after a few women complained about "urine and semen-filled" balloons allegedly being hurled at them in and around North Campus of the Delhi University.

The petitioner lawyers had sought formulation of guidelines to ensure safety of ...