Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Supreme Court Urges Delhi Police to Strengthen Women’s Safety Measures
The Supreme Court wants Delhi Police to do more to protect women and girls.
It asked the police to watch risky places around the clock.
It also wants more patrols near parks, schools, colleges, and transport stations.
The judges said cameras are less useful if nobody watches them.
They heard reports that people had warned police about safety problems near Astha Kunj Park before a 17-year-old was reportedly gang-raped there.
A lawyer helping the court said little information was available about a police team meant to address harassment.
The judges said plans must be carried out in real life, not just written down.
A government lawyer said steps had been taken to increase vigilance.
The court will hear the case again on November 16.
On October 5, 2026, the Supreme Court asked Delhi Police to establish 24-hour monitoring cells for vulnerable areas.
The Bench called for stronger beat patrolling and surveillance at parks, transport hubs, schools, colleges, and other public places.
It said CCTV cameras need continuous monitoring to help prevent crimes, not merely identify offenders afterward.
The court cited reports that residents had raised safety concerns near Astha Kunj Park before the reported gang-rape of a 17-year-old.
Police acknowledged apparent patrolling deficiencies; the court stressed that directives must lead to action and scheduled another hearing for November 16.
- Who
- The Supreme Court of India, Delhi Police, and officials responsible for preventing crime.
- What
- The court asked Delhi Police to create 24-hour monitoring cells, increase surveillance and patrolling, and act on safety concerns.
- When
- October 5, 2026; the next hearing was scheduled for November 16.
- Where
- Delhi and the wider Delhi-National Capital Region, especially vulnerable public places.
- Why
- The court is addressing sexual offences against women and minors and seeking stronger measures to prevent crimes.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Bench
- Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran
- Requested monitoring
- 24-hour cells to continuously monitor vulnerable areas
- Patrolling focus
- Parks, transport hubs, schools, colleges, and other public places
- Case
- Suo motu proceedings concerning sexual assault incidents involving women and minors in Delhi-NCR
- Police response
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta acknowledged apparent deficiencies in patrolling and said steps had been taken to increase vigilance.
- Next hearing
- November 16
