# SC says recent Delhi rape cases show failure of police, administration; takes suo moto cognisance

> The Supreme Court on Monday took suo moto cognisance of a spate of rape cases in Delhi, saying it underlined a “systematic failure” of the law enforcement authorities and the administration to guarantee basic public safety, Live Law reported.

- Published: 2026-09-28T10:30:52.301Z
- Updated: 2026-09-28T17:00:06.968Z
- 2 sources
- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Bench of justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran, JB Pardiwala, Supreme Court of India

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