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Delhi HC pulls up govt over vacancies in DCW, DCPCR

The continued non-functioning of the DCW significantly hampered the protection and enforcement of women’s rights, the plea said.
Published on Feb 19, 2026 04:04 am IST

Chairperson, member posts in DCW can't remain vacant: Delhi HC

Chairperson, member posts in DCW can't remain vacant: Delhi HC
Published on Feb 18, 2026 03:46 pm IST

SC expresses concern over 'closure' of DCW says 'where will women in distress go'

SC expresses concern over 'closure' of DCW says 'where will women in distress go'
Published on May 05, 2026 05:14 pm IST

Booked for naming rape victim, Delhi court acquits Swati Maliwal

Former Delhi Commission for Women chief and Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal.
Updated on Aug 13, 2025 11:59 am IST

CM pledges to revive Delhi women’s panel

Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a meeting along with LG VK Saxena and CM Rekha Gupta to review the implementation of three new criminal laws in Delhi. (ANI)
Published on May 06, 2025 05:42 am IST

Delhi Commission for Women to be revived soon to address concerns of women, says CM Gupta

Delhi Commission for Women to be revived soon to address concerns of women, says CM Gupta
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:39 pm IST

NCW launches five-day Maha Jansunwai in Delhi; CM Gupta assures swift action in 1500 pending cases

NCW launches five-day Maha Jansunwai in Delhi; CM Gupta assures swift action in 1500 pending cases
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:39 pm IST

AAP blames BJP for firing contractual staff at Delhi Commission for Women

Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has vowed to help DCW contractual staff to get their jobs back
Published on Oct 22, 2024 03:43 pm IST

Swati Maliwal writes to Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi govt making DCW ‘weak’

Swati Maliwal writes to Kejriwal: Delhi govt systematically dismantling Delhi Commission for Women |Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 02, 2024 12:48 pm IST

'Cheer haran hua mera...': Swati Maliwal says ready for polygraph test

AAP MP Swati Maliwal leaves Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence after recreation of the May 13 incident, last week.
Updated on May 24, 2024 08:57 am IST

Maliwal assault case: Delhi court remands Bibhav Kumar to 5-day police custody

Bibhav Kumar, close aide of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested by the Delhi police on Saturday (Twitter/video screengrab)
Published on May 19, 2024 03:45 pm IST

‘I was kicked, slapped, dragged’: Swati Maliwal accuses Bibhav in FIR

New Delhi, India - May 17, 2024: AAP MP Swati Maliwal leaves the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after investigation of alleged assault case in New Delhi, India, on Friday, May 17, 2024. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna / Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on May 18, 2024 12:41 am IST

Oppn raises slogans in MCD House after Swati Maliwal's assault allegations

Slogans like "Kejriwal haye haye" and "Kejriwal istifa do" surfaced during the proceeding. (File)
Published on May 14, 2024 02:31 pm IST

223 DCW staffers sacked, move triggers political row

Former DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal consoles a contractual worker who was dismissed. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Updated on May 03, 2024 05:36 am IST

Delhi LG Saxena removes 223 DCW employees, appointed by ex-chief Swati Maliwal

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. (ANI)
Updated on May 02, 2024 11:25 am IST

Delhi CM Kejriwal accepts resignation of Women Commission Chief

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Published on Jan 06, 2024 10:52 pm IST

AAP picks DCW chief Swati Maliwal for Rajya Sabha, re-nominates Sanjay Singh

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal (Twitter Photo)
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 02:01 pm IST

AAP nominates DCW chief Swati Maliwal for Rajya Sabha; Sanjay Singh renominated

Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal.
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 01:43 pm IST

DCW chief seeks action taken report in Delhi minor's rape, murder case

Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal. (ANI)
Published on Dec 20, 2023 08:13 am IST

DCW notice to PWD over dark spots at bus stops in Delhi

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Updated on Dec 18, 2023 05:28 am IST

DCW notice to PWD over dark spots near east Delhi bus stops

The commission said that it has asked PWD about the details of officials responsible for maintaining these lights and action taken against them. They have also sought details of complaints received since January 1, 2022 regarding dark spots at these bus stops and streets, and action taken on each complaint. (HT Archive)
Updated on Dec 17, 2023 05:42 am IST

22-year-old woman says mother-in-law attacked her with acid in Delhi

Based on the complaint, police registered a case under section 326A (voluntarily causing hurt by use of acid) of the Indian Penal Code was registered. “The suspect will be arrested soon,” a senior police officer said. (Representational image)
Published on Sept 21, 2023 11:20 pm IST

Why ignored previous complaints against rape accused official: Atishi

Revenue minister Atishi. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 26, 2023 03:56 pm IST

Delhi Women Commission issues notice to police over rapes in hotels in Shahdara

In both these cases, FIRs have been registered at PS Jagatpuri, it said.(Representational image)
Published on Aug 26, 2023 02:32 pm IST

On ‘dharna’, DCW chief slept at hospital, accuses Delhi Police of 'hooliganism'

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal Monday night at a hospital.
Published on Aug 22, 2023 10:34 am IST

Not allowed to meet minor allegedly raped by govt official, DCW chief protests

Swati Maliwal also urged for all complaints against the accused to be reopened and reinvestigated. (Twitter)
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 05:17 pm IST

Kejriwal orders suspension of official accused of raping friend’s daughter

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 01:31 pm IST

SpiceJet passenger clicks ‘objectionable’ pics of air hostess; DCW issues notice

On the flight from Delhi to Mumbai, the passenger secretly took videos and objectionable photos of the flight attendant and other women, the DCW said. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 02:34 pm IST

DCW gets 38k domestic violence calls in 1 year: Data

Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal addresses a press conference at DCW office in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 12:44 am IST

Delhi women helpline received 6.30 lakh calls; domestic abuse among top cases

Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal
Published on Aug 12, 2023 05:04 pm IST