Women Must Feel Safe Even at 11 PM, Says Supreme Court
What Happened
Hearing a suo motu case on recent rape incidents in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court told police to focus on preventing crimes against women and create fear among criminals and anti-social elements. The Court stressed that women should feel safe at all times and sought stronger monitoring and security measures in vulnerable areas.
Key Takeaways
The Supreme Court signalled that effective policing should be judged by crime prevention, not just arrests after offences occur, amid growing concerns over women's safety in Delhi-NCR.