Crime Against Women

(Insights on Region of practice, Areas of interest, applicable laws, how to consult etc.)

In India, crime against women is considered as gravest of the grave offences, most of which remain unreported because of the stigma which the society at large levels upon the victim. Because of the stigma, even the educated women hesitate to report the heinous crimes of eve-teasing, molestation, sexual exploitation at work place, etc. and remain quite. Because of their silence, the wrong-doers gain more confidence and continue to commit such crimes and blame the victims for their acts. The attitude of the society towards the victim make the women of our country feel threatened to even walk out of their own home.

Although we are living in a society which is having a progressive mindset, however, the incidents of dowry death, female feticide, cruelty, forced prostitution, child marriage, rapes, acid attack and many other heinous crimes are on a rise. In order to stop the menace of crimes against women, the wrong-doers need to be punished to the fullest extent of law.

Role of B&B Associates LLP in fighting crime against women

The firm’s advocates are known for their unmatched works in the field social upliftment of women and for giving support to women who have been victimized at the hands of the society. Our team takes every action possible under the ambit of law to get justice to the women who have either been a victim of domestic abuse or abuse at work place or have been a victim of sexual abuse. Despite of the fact that the Indian legal system has various branches to protect crime against women and to get relief to the victims of the crimes, however, due to the delay, laches and technicalities involved in the procedure, many victimized women often fail to report such crimes. Here at B&B Associates LLP, we provide all the legal as well as emotional support to the victims to get them justice.

Services offered by B&B Associates LLP in fighting crime against women

Our firm’s Noida office deals with various matter pertaining to crime against women, some of which are mentioned as below:

How to engage?

Step-1 Prior Appointment

In order to obtain a detailed uninterrupted consultation, it is always advisable to take prior appointment. Appointment can be made by sending us your query or if time is of the essence in your matter, you can directly approach us on +917710777770.

Step-2 Consultation

Be honest. If you are honest with us, then only we can guide you to get justice. During the course of consultation, a client is required to provide us a detailed narration- written or oral along with all the supporting documents.

CONSULTATION REQUEST FORM

Step-3 Preparation of the case

After the consultation the next step involves the preparation of the case. Preparation of case involves:

• Drafting of criminal complaint- Police Complaint/ Private Complaint
• Vetting of the draft.
• Visit to the police station to file the complaint
• Follow-up with the investigating officer

Step-4 Registration of F.I.R.

Once the F.I.R. is registered, our office shall assist the police in making the arrest of the accused person and further assist in the post registration F.I.R.

Step-5 Framing of charges

Once the investigation is over, the police files a charge sheet against the accused and if the trial court is satisfied with the charge sheet prepared by the police, may accept the charge or modify charges and frame charges accordingly. The chargesheet consists of every document submitted by the complainant, the accused, the recordings and findings of the police, list of witnesses, rough site plan of place of occurrence.

Step -6 Prosecution evidence

After the framing of charges, the next step is prosecution evidence. In a criminal trial, for procuring a conviction order, the prosecution has to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. For proving the case beyond reasonable doubt, our team of seasoned lawyers make every endeavor under the ambit of law to assist the prosecution.

Step-6 Statement of accused and defense evidence

After the prosecution evidence is concluded, the statement of accused is recorded under section 313 of Cr.P.C. and an opportunity is given to the accused to lead his defense.

Step-7 Arguments

After both prosecution and defense evidence are concluded, arguments are advanced and accordingly judgment is passed.

Why Clients Prefer B&B Associates LLP in fighting crime against women?

• Non Complacent Approach
• Careful selection of associates
• Disciplined and organized work
• Honesty is the best policy
• Deep and in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of law

Who are B&B’s best Crime Against Women Advocates in Noida?

• Mr. Mohit Bhandari & Mrs. Savita Bhandari – Founding Partners.
• Dr. Rohit Samhotra – Sr. Associate
• Mr. Ambransh Bhandari – Managing Partner
• Mr. Paras Chugh – Sr. Associate & Head Legal Research
• Mr. Sunny Menghi – Sr. Associate
• Ms. Anjali Bisht – Sr. Associate

While all above named counsels are well-versed in consumer law and procedure, the above names are arranged in seniority of their position in the firm.

Golden Rules

**We deject un-ethical and immoral practices, and reserve our rights of extending legal services only to a select clientele which exhibits civility, faith in law, sound moral footing, and good conscience. Our legal counsels defend the ones who have falsely been implicated, and prosecute for those who have actually been victimized – in either case, our counsels reserve their right of exercising discretion in accepting or rejecting a brief/ lawsuit

FAQ’S (Related to Crime Against Women)

1. Does B&B Associate LLP offer Pro-bono services?

Yes. B&B Associate LLP do offer pro bono services to destitute women who have been victimized subject to the availability of its counsels

2. Is there any law regarding the confidentiality of rape victim in India?

Yes, it is forbidden by law to reveal the identity of a rape survivor. The person printing or publishing the matter or disclosing the identity of the survivor of the offences under Section 376, Section 376A, Section 376B, Section 376C, and 376D, is punished either with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years, fine, or both under Section 228A of Indian Penal Code which prohibits the disclosure of identity of rape survivor and some other offences.

3. How much time does B&B Associate LLP take to file a police complaint?

After the narration is complete and our office has received the complete set of documents, it takes us five to six working days to file a police complaint.

4. What Category of complaints are entertained by the National Commission for Women?

Complaints related to following 19 broad categories are entertained by the National Commission for Women:

1. Bigamy/Polygamy
2. Cyber Crime against women
3. Dowry harassment/dowry death
4. Free legal aid for women
5. Gender discrimination including equal right to education & work
6. Indecent representation of women
7. Outraging modesty of women
8. Police apathy against women
9. Privacy of women and rights thereof
10. Reproductive health rights of women
11. Right to exercise choice in marriage
12. Right to live with dignity (Cruelty, Domestic Violence, Harassment)
13. Sex Selective abortion/ Female foeticide/ amniocentesis
14. Sexual harassment including sexual harassment at workplace
15. Stalking/Voyeurism
16. Traditional practices derogatory to women rights i.e. Sati pratha, devdasi pratha, witch hunting
17. Trafficking/ Prostitution of Women
18. Violence Against Women ( Rape, Attempt to Rape, Acid Attack, Sexual Assault)
19. Women’s right of custody of children in the event of divorce.

5. What complaints are not entertained by the National Commission for Women?

The following categories of complaints are liable to be summarily dismissed by the National Commission for Women:

• Complaints illegible or vague, anonymous or pseudonymous
• If the matter relates to a civil dispute between the parties such as contractual rights or obligations
• The issue raised relates to service matters not involving any deprivation of women’s rights
• The issue raised relates to labour/ industrial disputes not involving any deprivation of women’s rights
• Matter is sub judice in a Court/ Tribunal
• Matter is pending before a State Commission
• Matter has already been decided by the Commission Matter is outside the purview of the National Commission for Women on any other ground.

6. Can a father or mother file a complaint on behalf of their daughter for the offenses committed by her husband and her in- Laws?

Yes, either of the family members can file a complaint on behalf of the wife.