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10 tips women should keep in mind in cases of sexual harassment

India TV News Desk [Published on:04 Mar 2014, 3:19 PM]


5. Police cannot refuse to file FIR: Many women would not be aware of this right. But under Zero FIR ruling, w survivor can file her FIR in any police station.
 
Usually, cops misguide complainant by saying that this incident is not covered in their area. This is to avoid taking the responsibility of the crime.
 
But a woman an file her FRI in any police station and then the senior officer will then direct the SHO of the concerned police station to lodge the FIR.
 
6. No arrest after daytime: Supreme Court has formulated guideline for the police that they cannot arrest any woman accused after sunset and before sunrise even if they are accompanying a woman constable with them.
 
Many cases of molestation wee hours have occurred due to lack of awareness of this right. If the woman is a serious criminal then police has to get it in writing from the magistrate that why is it necessary for them to arrest her at night.
 
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