Suo-Motu Cell

The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 (Act No.20 of 1990 of Govt. of India) to review the Constitutional and legal safeguards for women; recommend remedial legislative measures, facilitate redressal of grievances and advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.

Last updated: June 10th, 2026

Functions of Suo-Motu Cell

  1. Suo-motu cognizance of cases/instances of violation/deprivation of the rights of women and constituting Inquiry Committees/Fact Finding Teams, facilitating their visits, processing Report of such Committees/teams and all follow up action.
  2. Non-implementation of laws enacted to provide protection to women and also to achieve the objective of equality.
  3. Non-compliance of policy decisions, guidelines or instructions aimed at mitigating hardships and ensuring welfare and empowerment of women.

Note: Suo-Motu cognizance is taken on the basis of print, electronic and social media reports or information received by the Commission from any other source.