A draft of these standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the one-stop centres to provide assistance to the women victims was today submitted by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) to Delhi High Court.
The DSLSA was asked by the High Court on January 7 to prepare the SOPs for the one-stop centres after holding consultations with all stakeholders.
DSLSA, however, sought more time to finalise the SOPs saying they have circulated the draft document to various stakeholders, including police, hospitals, Department of Women and Child Development (DWCD) of the city government, and invited their suggestions.
Meanwhile, the central government also claimed in court that it too had forwarded some SOPs to the DSLSA which had refused to consider them.
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The contention was opposed by senior advocate Indira Jaising, appearing for DSLSA, saying "it is unnecessary turf war".
She also said that once they all gave their view points, the court could decide who would be the nodal agency to deal with the legal, health and other issues relating to these one -stop centres (OSCs).
DSLSA also submitted that it has received objections from DWCD and Ministry of Health with respect to the draft SOPs.
The SOPs also provide the method of medical examination and treatment of victims as well as collection of forensic evidence, role and responsibilities of counsellors, investigating officers and public prosecutors, award and disbursal of compensation and witness protection.
On acid attack victims, the draft said that DSLSA would award interim compensation of Rs one lakh to the victim within 15 days and Rs two lakh within next two months.
Regarding manpower at the OSCs, DSLSA has said that the centres would at least be staffed by one paramedic, one social worker and one female police constable.