Tehelka case: NCW wants victim to lodge FIR

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Nov 21 2013 | 5:59 PM IST
The National Commission for Women today said that it would want the victim of the alleged sexual assault in the Tehelka case to register a formal complaint with the police.
"From her emails that we have read, subject to its authentification, it seems to be more than depriving her of her modesty. It is a serious issue and there seems to be clear violation of Visakha guidelines.
"Though the girl has not approached us personally, she seems to be interested in getting justice. She should go ahead and file an FIR," member of the Commission, Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkar said today.
She said that NCW member in-charge of Goa, Shamina Shafiq has also written to the Justice Markandey Katju, Chairman of the Press Council of India requesting him to intervene and examine the matter that whether Visakha guidelines were followed in this matter or not.
Meanwhile, Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena (BSKS), Delhi-based outfit, has written to NCW demanding legal action against Tarun Tajpal for dishonouring and violating the dignity of a woman.
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First Published: Nov 21 2013 | 5:59 PM IST

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