Delhi NCR rape cases: Supreme Court orders heightened patrolling near schools, cab driver checks
The top court made the Chief Secretary and the Delhi Police Commissioner responsible for filing periodic compliance reports, warning that the two officers would be held “personally answerable” for any lapses
The Supreme Court of India has issued stringent measures to reduce sexual offences in the Delhi NCR region. Chief Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran directed enhanced police patrolling around educational institutions, stricter checks for cab drivers and passengers, real-time monitoring of vehicle tracking and SOS systems, and action against unauthorized liquor outlets.
The court held the Chief Secretary and the Delhi Police Commissioner responsible for periodic compliance reports, warning they would be held personally accountable for any lapses. The court also emphasized the importance of preventive policing, referencing the "Broken Windows theory," and directed police to interact with residents to report criminal or delinquent activity, particularly near educational institutions and paying-guest accommodations.
Additionally, the court mandated strict verification of drivers and assistants operating various vehicles, including those linked to app-based aggregators like Ola and Uber. Compliance reports and reviews of the "Shishtachar Squads" were also ordered. The court set a deadline of November 6 for reporting compliance with these directives.
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