Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Delhi HC Directs Decision on Database for Multiple Rape Complaints
The Delhi High Court has told the police to think about creating a list of people who file multiple complaints of sexual assault.
A person named Shonee Kapoor asked the court to make the police keep a record of these complaints at police stations.
The court didn't say if they agreed with the idea but told the authorities to make a decision quickly.
The court said the police know best how to handle these matters.
Delhi High Court directs police to decide on a plea for a database of those filing multiple rape complaints.
The court did not express an opinion on the merit of the plea.
The PIL was filed by Shonee Kapoor, represented by advocate Shashi Ranjan Kumar Singh.
The plea requested a database at each police district to record multiple rape complaints.
The court stated it was the authorities' domain to decide how policing is to be done.
- Who
- Shonee Kapoor, Delhi High Court, Delhi Police.
- What
- Delhi High Court directs police to decide on a plea for a database of those filing multiple rape complaints.
- When
- The court order was issued on Wednesday.
- Where
- Delhi High Court, Delhi
- Why
- To address a PIL regarding alleged misuse of rape laws.
Petitioner's Perspective
Court's Perspective
Issue of Multiple Complaints
Petitioner's Perspective
Multiple rape complaints might indicate misuse of the law.
Court's Perspective
The court did not express a view on the case.
- Petitioner
- Shonee Kapoor
- Representation
- Advocate Shashi Ranjan Kumar Singh
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Subject
- Plea for a database of multiple rape complainants