Supreme Court Justice JB Pardiwala told the Delhi Police on 28 September to create a climate of fear among sex offenders, warning that unless they feel they could face death for sexual crimes, the assaults will continue.
The bench cited the 2012 Nirbhaya case and the recent gang‑rape on a sleeper bus, noting police had failed to act proactively, and mentioned 190 parks near a girls' college were flagged as high‑risk.
Police must set up a "war room", patrol colleges and illegal eateries where thousands congregate, and track suspects via the national database, even if it draws public protest.
Delhi Police said it would comply, forming a task force and installing CCTV in 16 parks, while activists lauded the court’s directive as a turning point in the fight against sexual violence.
The court will review progress in six weeks, and the police will report on measures taken, marking a concrete step toward curbing Delhi’s sexual crime wave.