mm flHTER ^ETH, " Blmbadhar Pradhsnj ias Secret£ry-Gener£{ snlw. "^-l^^-iio 023 NATIONAL KUFi^AK EIGHTS COmmBlOH iresg 'gf^- ManavAdhikarBhawan, C-Block, GPO Complex. INA, Hew Delhi-110023 lnciia_ D.O No. M6011/1/22/lnv. December 09. 2020 Dear JOjaIscrutiny~ofj'eport£ relating to_^^ed ca'sei^rr^e^^^Isexual assaults, Commission has observed that in many cases there is substantial del^nh" medical examination, collection & processing of scientific / forensic evidences of the "victim of Sexual Assault. It has also been observed that after collection of scientific / forensic evidences, the same are not promptly forwarded to the concerned FSLVInstitute for examination. The exhibits are forwarded to the FSL after much delay and by that time the samples are deteriorated/ autolysed and become unsuitable for examination. This delay causes destruction of vital scientific evidences and deteriorates the chances of collection of semen/spermatozoa from the body of the victim which adversely affect the investigation as well as successful prosecution subsequently. 2. Considering the above, the Commission has decided to issue 'Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Collection S Processing of scientific / forensic evidences in case of Sexual Assault on Women'. The above SOP has been prepared after consulting the medical experts. The copy of the SOP is enclosed herewith. 3. Hence, it is requested that you may instruct all concerned officers in your state to ensure timely conducting of medical examination and collection of sample of all biological evidences from suspected victims of rape and sexual assault and submission of the collected evidences to the concerned FSL/lnstitute without delay for analysis, as envisaged in the SOP attached. With regards, Yours sincerely, (Bimbadhar Pr^dhan)