Today, On 21st August, The SC Women Lawyers Body condemned the surge in violence against women and infants. They expressed grave concern over the rising incidents and called for immediate action. Additionally, they urged for the installation of functional CCTV systems in every workplace and institution nationwide to enhance safety and accountability.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association on Wednesday issued a strong condemnation of the recent “horrific, violent, and brutal crimes” targeting women, girls, and infants, which have been reported in Kolkata, Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and other regions across the country.
In a statement, the association, under the leadership of its president Mahalakshmi Pavani, called for a complete and effective ban on online pornography and unfiltered obscenity on OTT platforms nationwide.
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They also advocated for the installation of functional CCTV systems in all workplaces and institutions across the country.
The association stated,
“We urge the establishment of Gender Sensitization Committees in all public and private sectors in alignment with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Guidelines,”
They expressed being “deeply shocked, traumatized, agonized, and pained” by the recent surge in crimes against women, girls, and infants, perpetrated by “brutal, insensitive, perverted offenders, including nymphomaniacs, pedophiles, and sexual predators.”
Urging government officials, legal authorities, and the public to come together to address these urgent issues with the seriousness they require the statement continued,
“These incidents have profoundly shaken our collective conscience,”
“Only through comprehensive and coordinated action can we hope to create a safer, more equitable society for all women.”
The association also highlighted that despite the stringent laws in place, the women of the nation continue to feel “insecure and unsafe,” noting that these laws alone do not seem to be sufficient as a deterrent.
The association further stressed that despite the existence of stringent laws, the pervasive sense of insecurity among women continues to grow, highlighting the need for comprehensive and coordinated efforts to create a safer and more just environment for all.
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