Bengaluru, 8 March 

At least 100 citizens gathered at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Saturday to mark International Women’s Day by demanding stronger procedural safeguards for women approaching the police and legal system after facing crimes such as harassment, stalking, domestic violence and abuse.

The protest was organised by Abbakka Brigade, the women’s wing of the Broseph Foundation, and led by social activist Dushyant Dubey. Women, students, professionals and social workers from across the City participated, highlighting the challenges survivors often face while navigating the justice system.

Participants said women frequently experience additional distress during the legal process, including exposure of personal information, pressure to settle cases informally and procedural practices that intensify trauma.

Protesters signed a memorandum addressed to Home Minister G Parameshwara seeking a statewide circular introducing safeguards for women complainants in police stations.

Key demands included allowing alternative contact details in complaints, strict action against officers who leak personal information, prioritising FIR registration in crimes against women, preventing forced confrontations with accused persons and ensuring adequate notice before women are summoned to police stations or courts.

Organisers said the memorandum will be submitted to the Home Department calling for immediate action.