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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'Need to create fear in minds of anti-social elements': Supreme Court to Delhi Police amid rising rape cases
The Supreme Court has asked the Delhi Police to strengthen preventive policing and create fear of legal consequences among people prone to committing crimes amid rising rape and sexual offences in Delhi-NCR. The court also stressed round-the-clock surveillance.
Supreme Court Tells Centre, Delhi Police To Ensure Women Feel Safe In Delhi’s Public Places
The Supreme Court asked the Centre and Delhi Police to act fast on women’s safety in Delhi, citing recent rape and sexual assault cases, park security gaps and the need for safer public places and transport.
‘You Need To Create Fear’: Supreme Court to Delhi Police on Rape Cases | 📰 LatestLY
The Supreme Court directed Delhi Police to create fear among those prone to committing s*xual crimes, stressing proactive action to prevent rape cases. The court questioned police over alleged inaction despite warnings about criminal elements. 📰 ‘You Need To Create Fear’: Supreme Court to Delhi Police on Rape Cases.
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