Question

The first court in India to deal with crimes against women started in 2013 is situated in:

• A. Kalaburagi, Karnataka
• B. Mumbai, Maharashtra
• C. Malda, West Bengal
• D. Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Malda, West Bengal

• India's first special court dedicated to handling crimes against women was inaugurated in Malda,West Bengal in 2013.

• This pioneering court was designed with an all-women team, including two women judges leading the court, along with an all-female staff and government lawyers.

• The establishment of this court aimed at ensuring the speedy resolution of cases involving crimes against women, providing a supportive and sensitive environment for female survivors seeking justice.