Archive · 17 Jun 2025
UP Leads in Sexual Harassment Case Disposal, But Concerns Raised
Uttar Pradesh has been praised for handling sexual harassment cases quickly, as reported by a new study.
They're good at finishing cases and don't have many old ones.
The government is paying close attention to women's safety and checking cases regularly, which has led to improvement.
However, some people worry that the push to close cases fast might mean some issues get overlooked and cases could be underreported.
The state had previously ranked lower in these areas.
Uttar Pradesh leads in the disposal and compliance of sexual harassment cases, according to an ITSSO report.
The state has a disposal rate of 98.60% and the lowest pendency of women's crime cases in India.
Over 1.22 lakh FIRs related to sexual offences were registered in UP between April 2018 and June 3, 2025.
UP improved its ranking in compliance and disposal of cases since 2018.
Critics raise concerns about under-reporting, compromised investigations, and pressure on survivors.
- Who
- The Yogi Adityanath government and the Women and Child Safety Organisation (WCSO).
- What
- Uttar Pradesh leads in the disposal and compliance of sexual harassment cases.
- When
- Between April 2018 and June 3, 2025, as per a recent ITSSO report.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh (UP), India.
- Why
- To ensure women's safety and timely resolution of sexual harassment cases.
Government Perspective
Critic's Perspective
Effectiveness of Case Management
Government Perspective
UP's women's safety model is successful, reflected in the high disposal rate and improved compliance.
Critic's Perspective
There are concerns about under-reporting and potentially rushed investigations.
- Disposal Rate
- 98.60%
- Lowest Pendency
- Lowest in India
- Compliance Ranking (2018)
- 10th
- Compliance Ranking (Current)
- 3rd
- Cases Registered (April 2018 - June 2025)
- Over 1.22 lakh
