JUDGMENT :

D. N. PATEL, J.

CM APPLs. 10318/2020, 10373/2020 & 10374/2020 (all exemption applications)

Allowed, subject to just exceptions.

The applications stand disposed of.

CM APPL.10372/2020 (for Intervention)

Having heard learned counsel for the applicant/Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) and looking to the role to be played by them, this application is allowed. Delhi State Legal Services Authority is permitted to be joined as a party respondent.

W.P.(C) 2973/2020

1. The Court is convened through Video Conferencing.

2. This Public Interest Litigation has been preferred with the following prayers:-

“(a) Issue a writ of mandamus or any appropriate writ, order or direction to the Respondents or other appropriate authorities to exercise powers vested to them u/s 34 of The Disaster Management Act, 2005:

(i). to appoint Nodal Officers to attend distress calls of Domestic Violence Victims and victims of child abuse;

(ii). to activate and widely publisize helpline numbers, WhatsApp numbers as well as numbers of concerned NGOs and Govt. representatives who would be able to assist the victims immediately and round the clock;

(iii). to create an awareness drive vide all possible channels –