NCW suggests additional charges against Rathore

After fresh first information reports against former Haryana director general of police S P S Rathore in the Ruchika molestation case, the National Commission for Women on Wednesday suggested inclusion of charges like abetment to suicide, criminal conspiracy and fabrication of false evidence.

"Two FIRs have been filed yesterday (Tuesday). But certain other sections should also be included. They are section 306 (abetment of suicide), 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 166 (public servant disobeying law), 167 (Public servant farming an incorrect document with intent to cause injury)," NCW Chairperson Girija Vyas said.

A few other sections of Indian Penal Code like 191 (Giving false evidence), 192 (Fabricating false evidence), 195 (Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment), 196 (Using evidence known to be false), 201 (Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender), are also applicable in this case, she said.

Vyas said a fresh FIR should be lodged by the authorities to incorporate these sections.

She also said that the government should pass the sexual offences Bill in order to check such incidents in the future.

Vyas said the NCW is very much concerned about the matter and agrees with Law Minister Veerappa Moily that it is a test case for "all of us".

"It will set a new dimension. No one like Ruchika will suffer in future," she said.

On the Sexual Offences Bill, she said that it should be passed in the next session of Parliament.

"Home ministry is consulting states and certain people. The Bill should be passed in the coming session of Parliament. Without the exact law, we cannot proceed further," she said.