Set up 24-hour monitoring cells to prevent sexual offences, Supreme Court tells Delhi Police
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi Police to establish 24-hour monitoring cells for continuous surveillance of vulnerable areas and strengthen patrolling, particularly around educational institutions and public spaces, to prevent sexual offenses. The court stressed that CCTV cameras alone are insufficient without constant monitoring to detect suspicious activity and enable swift police response.
Why it matters
This directive aims to enhance public safety and prevent sexual crimes, especially against minors and women, by mandating proactive surveillance and patrolling, addressing deficiencies in current policing strategies in the Delhi-National Capital Region.
Underlining the need to take preventive measures against sexual offences, the Supreme Court on Monday (October 5, 2026) asked the Delhi Police to set up 24-hour monitoring cells for continuous surveillance of vulnerable areas. The court also asked the police to strengthen patrolling, particularly around educational institutions and public spaces.
A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran observed that the mere installation of CCTV cameras in public spaces would serve little purpose without continuous monitoring to detect suspicious activity and enable a swift police response.
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