New Delhi, May 8: The National Women’s Commission (NCW) has expressed serious concerns regarding the existing parole system for offenders involved in heinous crimes against women and children, following a recent sexual assault incident in Nasrapur, Pune district of Maharashtra.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar announced that the commission will soon submit recommendations to the central government. These will include a demand for a complete ban on parole for individuals convicted of rape, severe sexual assault, and other serious crimes against women and children.
Rahatkar emphasized that the Nasrapur incident has raised significant concerns about public safety and women’s trust in society. The safety, dignity, and protection of women and children must be paramount in such cases. The commission will also recommend comprehensive systemic reforms to strengthen the justice system in cases related to crimes against women and children.
Proposed recommendations include the swift establishment of special fast-track courts to ensure quick resolution of such cases, improved coordination during investigations and trial proceedings through dedicated legal and subject experts, and the creation of an independent and timely mechanism for the rapid examination of evidence, recording witness statements, and completing investigations.
Additionally, the chairperson stressed the urgent need for strict monitoring and preventive surveillance of habitual offenders and repeat offenders under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and other sexual offense laws. The commission has suggested that state police authorities maintain continuous surveillance on repeat offenders and implement preventive measures to deter the recurrence of such crimes. This includes obtaining good conduct bonds wherever permitted by law. Local police stations should also regularly monitor these individuals and report to senior officials within a specified timeframe.
The commission highlighted the importance of increasing accountability among senior police officials and adopting a victim-centered and sensitive approach at every stage of the justice process. All relevant departments must ensure a quick, effective, and accountable mechanism that prioritizes the dignity, safety, and rehabilitation of victims.
Proposed recommendations by the commission may include amendments to prison and parole rules to classify rape, severe sexual assault, repeat sexual offenses, and serious crimes under the POCSO Act as ineligible categories for parole or temporary release. The commission may also recommend additional safety measures, including mandatory risk assessments, robust police verification, electronic monitoring, and consultations with victims or their families before any temporary release. The National Women’s Commission reaffirms its commitment to ensuring strong legal protection, swift justice, and a safe environment for women and children across the country.
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