Supreme Court takes action on Delhi's gang-rape cases, echoes 2012 Nirbhaya failures
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Judicial activism and law enforcement accountability: a relevant GS3 Internal Security and Ethics case study.
Why in news
The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of recent rape cases in Delhi and surrounding areas, including a minor's gang-rape on a sleeper bus, highlighting law enforcement failures similar to the 2012 Nirbhaya case.
Background
The Supreme Court, led by Justice JB Pardiwala, addressed failures of law enforcement agencies regarding public safety in parks and buses. The court highlighted accountability for recent rape cases and a minor's gang-rape on a sleeper bus.
Facts for Prelims
- PostJustice JB Pardiwala: Presiding judge in the Supreme Court's suo motu cognizance of Delhi rape cases
- Fact2012 Nirbhaya case: A landmark case that sparked nationwide protests and legal reforms
- PlaceDelhi and surrounding areas: Location of the recent rape cases under judicial scrutiny
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Supreme Court's recent actions on Delhi rape cases, consider the following statements:
- The court highlighted failures regarding public safety in parks and buses.
- The court took action on the 2012 Nirbhaya case for the first time.
- The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of the cases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)3 only
- (b)1 and 3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The court echoed the 2012 Nirbhaya failures rather than taking action on that specific case.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the systemic failures in law enforcement and public safety mechanisms in urban transport and public spaces as highlighted by the Supreme Court.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Accountability gap: Lack of clear liability for law enforcement failures in public safety zones
- Institutional inertia: Persistence of procedural lapses similar to the 2012 Nirbhaya case
- Infrastructure vulnerability: Security lapses in public transport and parks affecting women's safety
Keywords: suo motu cognizance · law enforcement accountability · public safety · systemic failure · judicial activism
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