The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) demanded on Wednesday that an FIR be filed against police officers for failing to file an FIR in the case of sexual harassment of female wrestlers.
The Chairperson of DCW Swati Maliwal said that, “It’s been 5 days but the Delhi Police did not register an FIR on the complaint of Wrestlers regarding sexual harassment. This is Illegal. Section 166 A (C) IPC of the law says that if the policeman does not register an FIR for sexual harassment, an FIR can be lodged against him. We have sent a recommendation to file an FIR against the guilty police officers.”
The Women’s Commission issued a set of recommendations for the Delhi Police in a statement on Wednesday.
The statement further reads, “The Commission is deeply disturbed by the brazen and illegal act of Delhi Police in failing to register an FIR in the current matter despite serious allegations of sexual harassment by the complainants (who include a minor) against the accused person.”
“The Commission wishes to remind Delhi Police that it is duty-bound as per law to urgently register an FIR in the matter and ensure the safety of the survivors. ln failing to do so, Delhi Police will appear to be deliberately and intentionally thwarting justice and compromising the safety of the survivors, which shall warrant strong action against the officers of the Delhi Police.”
The statement went on to say that an FIR must be filed immediately in the case of sexual harassment of female wrestlers, citing relevant sections of the POCSO and IPC.