PIL in Delhi High Court Highlights Non-Functioning of Delhi Commission for Women

A public interest litigation has been moved before the Delhi High Court seeking filling of vacant posts of Chairperson and staff in the Delhi Commission for Women.

The PIL was filed by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh, stating that the Commission has remained physically inaccessible and non-functional for a long period.

The petition alleged that the lack of leadership has led to institutional paralysis and affected statutory programmes such as counselling and crisis intervention services. It also stated that representations were sent to the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor, but no steps were taken.

The plea seeks directions to ensure full administrative functioning and adequate staffing of the Commission.

[Sudhakar Singh v. GNCTD]