Rajasthan High Court Orders Reforms to Boost Cyber Policing and Gender Representation

The Rajasthan High Court has ordered reforms to promote women drivers in ride-hailing platforms. Cybercrime prevention measures include establishing a cybercrime control center, telecom verifications, and handling suspicious bank accounts. Schools and gig workers face new regulations to bolster digital safety and accountability.

The Rajasthan High Court has taken a significant step towards improving gender representation by ordering the state government to ensure that app-based ride-hailing platforms include at least 15% women drivers within six months, escalating this target to 25% in the next two to three years.

A major element of the court's order is the imperative to tackle the mounting threat of cybercrime. The court called for the establishment of a Rajasthan Cyber Crime Control Centre, akin to the national Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. Despite advancements, the state's system to handle digital offenses is deemed inadequate.

Further directives include strict measures for telecom verification, bank account monitoring, and mandatory registration of gig workers. Schools are also urged to devise clear SOPs for mobile phone use, aiming to boost safety and discipline among younger students.

(With inputs from agencies.)