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SC Demands "Fear In Minds Of Culprits" For Women's Safety In Delhi
- •The Supreme Court emphasized creating a strong deterrent, stating that merely putting safety measures on paper will not work to prevent crimes against women.
- •Justice JB Pardiwala's bench questioned the Centre and Delhi Police on mechanisms to monitor vulnerable areas and respond promptly to incidents.
- •The court stressed that every woman in Delhi, regardless of time or location, must feel safe, extending concern beyond isolated crime spots.
- •The Supreme Court highlighted the human dimension of crimes against women, stating, "Every girl raped or molested is our mother and sister."
- •The court urged authorities to work at the grassroots level and engage directly with society to understand safety concerns, rather than relying solely on official reports.
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The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance following a series of disturbing sexual offences, including the rape of a 17-year-old at Aastha Kunj Park, the rape and murder of a teenager in Swaroop Nagar, and the sexual assault of a minor inside a moving sleeper bus.
The Supreme Court stressed that authorities must create a strong deterrent and genuine fear of consequences among potential culprits rather than keeping safety measures merely on paper. The bench stated that every woman in Delhi should feel completely safe whether walking late at night, using the Metro, or traveling by road.
The Supreme Court highlighted painful parallels to the Nirbhaya case after reviewing severe security lapses, such as a minor being sexually assaulted during a 47-kilometer journey in a moving bus across Delhi-NCR without police interception.
