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Ensure every woman feels safe, even at 10 pm: SC's message to Delhi Police on rising rapes

The bench said police must prevent crime before it happens and ordered continuous monitoring, stronger patrols and action against illegal eateries.

  • On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the Centre and Delhi Police to ensure women's safety in Delhi-NCR, emphasizing that authorities must focus on preventing crimes rather than reacting after offenses occur.
  • Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran initiated the suo motu case following a cluster of incidents, including the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old at Aastha Kunj Park, calling the situation a "systemic failure."
  • A Delhi Development Authority audit exposed significant gaps, finding only 16 of 736 managed parks had CCTV cameras; the court also demanded action against thousands of illegal eateries serving alcohol to anti-social elements.
  • To deter criminal activity, the bench instructed the Delhi Police to adopt a "very harsh" approach against offenders, establish a "war room" for continuous monitoring, and increase beat patrolling at vulnerable locations.
  • Stating that "every woman in society is like our mother and sister," the court reminded police of their role as "protector of society," with the next hearing scheduled for November 16.
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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