The National Commission for Women is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 to protect and promote the rights of women in India. Its organisation reflects a structure designed to ensure both expert inputs and representative participation. The Commission consists of a Chairperson nominated by the Central Government, five members with experience in fields such as law, social work, education, women’s activism, and administration, and a Member-Secretary who is either an expert in management or an officer with administrative experience. This organisational framework enables a combination of professional competence and sensitivity toward gender issues. The Commission also draws support from dedicated divisions handling research, legal advocacy, coordination with state commissions, complaints, and public outreach. Together, these units work to examine gender-based concerns across sectors and ensure institutional responsiveness within public systems. The powers of the Commission stem from its statutory mandate, which grants it considerable autonomy to investigate and recommend remedial actions. It functions with powers of a civil court while conducting inquiries, including summoning individuals, requiring document production, receiving evidence on affidavits, and requisitioning public records. These quasi-judicial powers enable the Commission to