(a) whether attention of the Government is drawn to the news regarding the dowry harassment cases in Delhi and many Delhi Police Personnel`s are involved in such cases during the last three years, till dated appearing in the Hindustan Times dated August 20, 2004;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith inquiry conducted in this regard;
(c) whether any Police Personnel has been found involved in dowry harassment cases; and
(d) if so, action taken against such Police Personnel?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)
(a)to(d): Yes, Sir. The number of Police personnel involved in dowry harassment cases during the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and up to 31st July, 2005 and the status of cases registered against them, including the case referred to in the news item published in the Hindustan Times of 20th August, 2004, are indicated below:
Year Number of Status of the cases registered against police personnel police personnel involved Pending Pending Acquitted by investigation trial court/case quashed by court
2002 18 3 11 4 2003 16 5 10 1 2004 12 5 7 - 2005 (upto 31st July) 6 6 - -