Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of recent sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR, flags ‘lax patrolling’ by authorities
India’s Supreme Court has initiated suo motu proceedings after a series of sexual assault incidents in the Delhi‑NCR region. The bench warned that inadequate police patrolling and other administrative lapses should not turn public areas into high‑risk zones. It called for immediate corrective measures to improve safety and oversight in the capital’s surroundings and ensure accountability.