NATIONAL LEGAL RESEARCH DESK
In this case the Delhi High Court pursuant to the order dated 10.09.2008, in which Delhi Commission for Women filed draft guidelines to enable the authorities to effectively tackle sexual including incest and child sexual abuse offences.
The guidelines have been prepared in consultation with all departments, police and the judges of Delhi Higher Judicial Service. A modified draft has also been placed on record keeping in view the suggestion made by the state as well as the Registry of the High Court.
Having considered the modified draft and also the submissions made at the Bar, we issue the following guidelines to police, hospitals / doctors, Child Welfare Committees, Sessions Court, Magistrate Courts, Prosecutors and other concerned authorities.
