A local advocate sought intervention from Surya Kant and the Madhya Pradesh High Court over the suspicious death of Twisha Sharma, alleging dowry harassment and requesting an independent investigation after representations made by her father, Navnidhi Sharma.
The Supreme Court of India directed all States and Union Territories to strictly implement installation of vehicle location tracking devices and panic buttons in public transport vehicles, with Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan stressing passenger safety, especially for women, senior citizens and children.
A Delhi court upheld the conviction of a man who masturbated next to a woman inside a Delhi Metro coach, stressing the need for stronger safety measures for women in public transport. The court said such incidents in crowded spaces cause serious psychological trauma and violate a woman’s sense of privacy and security.
