New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court, highlighting the prolonged non-functioning of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).

The DCW, a statutory body responsible for protecting women's rights, has allegedly been inaccessible and non-functional for an extended period, with no operational helpdesk, officers, or staff to receive complaints.

The PIL, filed by MP Sudhakar Singh and represented by Advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, claims the DCW's office has remained closed during working hours, and the Chairperson's post has been vacant since January 2024, leading to a collapse of essential services like family counselling units and rape crisis cells.

This inaction allegedly violates Arti...