Delhi court acquits Swati Maliwal in rape victim name case

A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted AAP MP Swati Maliwal accused of allegedly disclosing the identity of a 14-year-old rape victim who succumbed to injuries.

Additional chief judicial magistrate Neha Mittal acquitted Maliwal.

A detailed order is awaited.

Delhi Police booked Maliwal in 2016 when she was the chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women, and said there was a blatant violation of provisions of Juvenile Justice Act, which protect the identity of a minor victim of sexual offence.

The minor girl succumbed to her injuries on July 23, 2016, at a hospital after being sexually assaulted by her neighbour who allegedly forced a corrosive substance down her throat and damaged her internal organs.

The police said Maliwal circulated a notice she sent to the area deputy commissioner of police, in which she sought to know about the investigation in the case.

The notice, which was given to the print and electronic media, reportedly named the victim.

The FIR alleged the notice was “intentionally circulated” on various WhatsApp groups and shown by TV channels.

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RML hospital first central government hospital to get NABH accreditation

RML hospital: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital have become the first hospital under the central government to receive full accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) under its latest 5th Edition Standards.

The announcement was made at a press conference on Tuesday attended by Director Dr (Prof) Ashok Kumar, Medical Superintendent Dr (Prof) Vivek Dewan, Dean Dr Arti Maria, Chairman of the Quality & Accreditation Committee Dr (Prof) Sameek Bhattacharya, and Nodal Officer Dr Parul Goyel.

“This accreditation is the outcome of sustained efforts across every department, from clinical services to support functions. It demonstrates that patient safety and quality systems have become part of our routine work,” Dr Kumar said.

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Dr Dewan noted that the two-year process had improved the hospital’s overall functioning. “Every member — doctors, nurses, technicians, and support staff — contributed to meeting NABH standards. The process has strengthened our emergency response systems and clinical protocols,” he said.

Dean Dr Maria described the recognition as “a step forward” rather than the final goal. “Quality improvement is a continuous process. This milestone sets the stage for further enhancements in patient care,” she said.