India's top court says need to fix accountability over Delhi rape cases, media reports
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Monday pushed for accountability over a recent spate of rape cases in the national capital and neighbouring districts, saying they reflected a “failure of law enforcement”, local media reported. Hundreds of students protested in Delhi last week demanding better safety for women after a teenager said she was gang-raped by three men at a park in the city.…
The Supreme Court of India has called for accountability following a recent surge of rape cases in the capital and surrounding areas, according to local media reports. The court stated that these incidents indicate a "failure of law enforcement," highlighting the need to improve safety measures for women, reported local media. Protests erupted in Delhi last week after a teenager alleged she was gang-raped by three men at a park in the city.
In another recent incident, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in a moving bus by the driver and conductor, as reported by local media.
The Supreme Court emphasized that public spaces, including parks and buses, cannot become "high-risk" zones due to inadequate lighting, surveillance, and other essential facilities, according to Live Law legal news website. To address this issue, the court directed its administration to file a public interest petition to pursue the matter, as reported by Bar and Bench legal news website.
India faces a significant challenge with sexual violence, with over 80 reported rapes to the police every day, as per the National Crime Records Bureau. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta acknowledged lapses in security and vowed to enhance safety, as reported by a TV channel. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police claimed they had increased "visible policing" and intensified patrolling, according to local media.
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