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Give statutory authority to National Statistical Commission: Par panel

A Parliamentary panel on Tuesday stressed the need for a strong, independent National Statistical Commission (NSC) with statutory authority to ensure credibility of official statistics. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, in its 27th Report on Performance review of NSC' pertaining to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, noted that discrepancies between official and private data undermine trust due to a lack of uniform standards. The panel has recommended empowering the NSC as the nodal body to prescribe methodologies, harmonise data practices, and involve private agencies and experts through a permanent technical committee. Suggesting a provision of statutory authority to NSC and empowering it as the nodal national body for statistics, it said, "The Committee stressed the need for a strong, independent National Statistical Commission (NSC) with statutory authority to ensure credibility of official statistics." The ..

Consumer protection: Criminal acquittal no ground to deny insurance payout

The National Commission observed that the acquittal of the accused due to lack of evidence could not, by itself, lead to the presumption that no theft had occurred

40% women feel 'unsafe', only 1 in 3 report harassment: NARI 2025 Report

The NARI 2025 report by NCW shows Kohima, Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar as safest cities for women, while Delhi, Patna and Jaipur ranked least safe with national score at 65%

Consumer protection: No manufacturing defect, no liability on carmaker

The National Commission in A1 Fauz International vs Audi India & Another held that the airbags failed to deploy not due to manufacturing defect, but because the truck did not have rear protection

Consumer protection: Insurer must prove, not infer, pre-existing ailments

The State Commission noted it could not be inferred from the medical certificate that these ailments were present when the policyholder purchased the policies

NCW condemns online trolling of FS Vikram Misri's daughter, urges restraint

The National Commission for Women has strongly condemned the online trolling of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, his family, and particularly his daughter media in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on May 10 to halt all military actions. In a statement issued by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the panel denounced the sharing of the young woman's personal contact details, calling it a "grossly irresponsible act" and a "serious breach of privacy" that endangers her safety. Rahatkar stressed that personal attacks on the family members of senior civil servants like Misri are not only unacceptable but also morally indefensible. Calling for restraint and respect in both online and offline spaces, the NCW urged citizens to rise above such behaviour. "Let us choose dignity and responsible conduct," Rahatkar added. The Misri family has also received support from veteran diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao and politicians Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhilesh Yadav. "It's utterly ...

NCW takes cognisance of plea from widows of riot victims in Murshidabad

NCW said that the letter sent by the widowed mentions a "chilling episode in which their temporary shelter in Kolkata was allegedly stormed by a large contingent of male police officers"

Domestic violence, assault most reported crimes so far in 2025: NCW

The National Commission for Women (NCW) received 7,698 complaints this year, with domestic violence, assault, and criminal intimidation the most common grievances across India. Domestic violence topped the chart with a total of 1,594 complaints filed since the beginning of the year. The total comprised 367 cases in January, 390 in February, 513 in March, 322 in April, and two in May. The category alone accounted for nearly 20 per cent of all complaints, according to official data. Closely following were complaints of criminal intimidation, which saw 989 cases over the three months 268 in January, 260 in February, 288 in March, 170 in April, and three in May. Assault was the third most commonly reported issue, with 950 complaints 249 in January, 239 in February, and 278 in March, 183 in April and one in May. Other significant categories included dowry harassment with 916 complaints, rape and attempt to rape with 394, and molestation or outraging the modesty of women, with 310 ...

NCW seeks action over online rape, death threats to Apoorva Mukhija

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday urged the law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute the offenders behind the rape and death threats received by social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija following her appearance on the controversial web show 'India's Got Latent'. The NCW took suo motu cognisance and condemned the abusive messages directed at her on Instagram and other social media platforms after screenshots of the threats surfaced online. Calling the online abuse "despicable", the Commission asserted that no woman should feel unsafe either in public spaces or the digital world. "Issuing threats of sexual violence or death sets a dangerous precedent and must be dealt with sternly," the NCW said, urging the law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute the offenders behind the threats. The NCW has written to Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjay Kumar Verma, asking for an immediate and thorough investigation and has sought a detailed act

'India's Got Latent' row: Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva apologise to NCW

YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija submitted written apologies to the NCW over their offensive remarks made on "India's Got Latent", panel chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Friday and asserted that their comments on the online show were "simply not acceptable". Allahbadia, Mukhija and show producers Saurabh Bothra and Tushar Poojari appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) here on Thursday. According to sources, the two YouTubers were quizzed for hours. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Rahatkar said the NCW will not accept the use of inappropriate language. "Four people appeared before the commission -- Tushar Poojari, Saurabh Bothra, Apoorva Mukhija and Ranveer Allahbadia. The commission will not accept the use of inappropriate language. Such remarks are simply not acceptable," the NCW chief said in response to a question. Rahatkar said the individuals expressed regret over their remarks. "Keeping the social impact in mind, they were issued

RS bypolls: BJP nominee and former NCW chief Rekha Sharma wins unopposed

Former National Commission for Women chairperson and BJP leader Rekha Sharma was declared elected unopposed in the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Haryana after the deadline for withdrawal of nomination ended at 3 pm on Friday. Sharma had filed her nomination for the bypoll from Haryana here on Tuesday. She was the lone candidate in the fray. The BJP had on Monday announced Sharma's name for the December 20 Rajya Sabha bypolls. Accompanied by Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda and former Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta, Sharma was given certificate by the Returning Officer after being declared elected unopposed. The opposition had not fielded a candidate for the bypolls. In the 90-member Haryana Assembly, the BJP enjoys a majority having 48 members, the Congress has 37 seats, the INLD two while three are Independents. The Independents also support the Nayab Singh Saini government. The Rajya Sabha seat in Haryana fell vacant when Krishan Lal Panwar of the BJP had quit his seat foll

Consumer protection: Bank not liable for lack of pledged goods cover

The National Commission noted that merely because the bank had obtained the previous policy did not absolve the customer of its primary responsibility to obtain coverage

Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hrs a day: Govt

In the Som inspection report, the state government said the children working there were not given training on how they could protect themselves from harmful chemicals

Claim not payable for questionable deals

The National Commission observed that the buyer had categorically denied placing an order or receiving the goods, so the recipient's identity remained unclear

'Over 28k complaints of crimes against women received in 2023, 50% from UP'

The National Commission for Women (NCW) registered 28,811 complaints of crime against women last year and about 55 per cent were from Uttar Pradesh. The highest number of complaints were received in the right to dignity category that involves harassment other than domestic violence and it stood at 8,540, according to NCW data. This was followed by 6,274 complaints of domestic violence. Dowry harassment complaints stood at 4,797, molestation complaints at 2,349, police apathy against women complaints at 1,618, and rape and attempt to rape complaints at 1,537, the data showed. There were 805 complaints of sexual harassment, 605 of cyber crime, 472 of stalking and 409 of honour crimes, it stated. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of complaints at 16,109 followed by Delhi 2,411, Maharashtra at 1,343, according to the data. Bihar recorded 1,312 complaints, Madhya Pradesh 1,165, Haryana 1,115, Rajasthan 1,011, Tamil Nadu 608, West Bengal 569 and Karnataka 501. The number of ...

Doctor liable for shortfall in standard of duty

The National Commission noted the evidence revealed a breach of the required standard of duty and care, as also established in the hospital's internal inquiry report

No sub-limits in policy? Avg clause can't apply

According to the National Commission, the average clause couldn't apply since the policy didn't have individual coverage limits for building, stock, and packaging material

States to set up district-wise price monitoring centre for essential items

A senior government official indicated that the Center is making every effort to manage the prices of basic commodities through the Price Monitoring Division

Magazine held liable for delayed delivery, made to pay Rs 1.5 lakh

The National Commission observed the term "guarantee of satisfaction" would not be limited to the magazine's contents, but would also include other aspects like timely delivery

Insurer needn't pay for VAT on unsold goods

The National Commission said VAT is payable only on sale. If goods are damaged before sale, VAT is not payable, so to claim it is incorrect