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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces strict action and centralized support for POCSO cases
- •CM Rekha Gupta inspected the Sakhi One Stop Centre at Lok Nayak Hospital to review facilities for women and girls in Delhi.
- •Officials were directed to submit comprehensive monthly reports to the CM Office covering case statuses, FIRs, and victim support.
- •The Chief Minister emphasized keeping POCSO cases confidential while strictly monitoring arrests, court proceedings, and timely follow-ups.
- •Sakhi One Stop Centres provide immediate support including medical assistance, legal aid, counselling, and temporary shelter under one roof.
- •Women can access these emergency services via the toll-free 181 helpline to receive prompt assistance and a safe environment.
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Sakhi One Stop Centres provide immediate support at a single location, including medical assistance, counseling, legal aid, help with filing FIRs, police support, and temporary shelter. Women can access these emergency services by calling the toll-free 181 helpline.
CM Rekha Gupta directed officials to keep POCSO cases confidential, regularly check the status of FIRs, arrests, and court proceedings, and submit a complete monthly report to the CM Office. She also emphasized proper record-keeping and timely follow-ups to ensure cases are not compromised.
No, the Delhi High Court ruled that criminal cases regarding sexual offenses against children cannot be settled by the survivor or her family. Such offenses have a serious impact on society, and quashing proceedings through a compromise would defeat the object of the statute.
