- 17 cases heard in the public hearing of the Women’s Commission, 5 cases listed
The second state-level public hearing was held today at the commission’s office in Raipur, chaired by Dr. Mamta Sahu, Chairperson of the Chhattisgarh State Women’s Commission. Commission Chairperson Dr. Mamta Sahu and Member Ms. Deepika Shori listed 30 cases related to women’s harassment, of which 17 were heard and five were dismissed.
In a significant case during the public hearing, the applicant complained that the respondents were tarnishing her social image by creating objectionable images of her through AI and circulating them on social media. After hearing both parties in detail, the Commission prima facie considered the matter a serious cybercrime. The Commission clarified that the applicant is free to file an FIR against the individuals involved. After the respondents requested time to present their case, the matter was set for further hearing.
In another case, the applicants complained to the Commission that the case had been shelved without hearing them during the previous hearing. Citing documents obtained through the Right to Information Act, the applicants demanded an impartial investigation. The Commission reconsidered the complaint and set the matter for further action.
In a case involving a dispute between husband and wife, the applicant complained of physical abuse, mistreatment, and threats. Upon learning during the hearing that the parties had reconciled and were living together, the Commission placed the case under observation.
In another case, when the husband admitted to living with his wife’s sister, the Commission directed him to take his wife to her in-laws’ house under police custody and kept the matter for further hearing.
In response to a complaint of eviction from her home and ancestral property, the Commission advised the applicant to consult with a lawyer through legal aid. In a family dispute between a mother and her son and daughter-in-law, after hearing both parties in detail, the Commission advised them to resolve their differences and live peacefully.
In the public hearing, the Commission clarified that digital activities affecting the dignity and reputation of women will be taken seriously and in cases of misuse of AI technology, necessary guidance will be given to the victims for legal action.