Student safety is in focus in Delhi. In an order dated 5 October 2026, a Supreme Court bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran directed the Delhi Police and the city government to step up beat patrolling, especially around educational institutions. The order came in a suo motu case on women's safety in Delhi-NCR.
Key directions
- More patrolling near schools and colleges.
- Strict verification of drivers and assistants on government and private buses, app-based cabs, taxis, autos and rickshaws. The court said only registered and verified persons should operate these vehicles.
- Monitoring of patrols and CCTV through control-room "war rooms", with a joint report from the police commissioner and the chief secretary.
The next hearing is scheduled for 16 November 2026.
A quick safety checklist for parents
- Ask the school whether its bus drivers, conductors and attendants are police-verified.
- For private vans or cabs, keep the driver's name, phone number and vehicle number.
- Teach children to share their live location and to travel in groups where possible.
- Make sure your child knows emergency numbers, such as 112.
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Sources: Deccan Chronicle; LiveLaw; The Statesman.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Supreme Court order for Delhi schools?
More police patrolling near schools and colleges and strict verification of drivers and assistants on buses, cabs, autos and rickshaws.
What can parents check about school transport safety?
Ask whether bus drivers, conductors and attendants are police-verified, keep details of private van drivers, and make sure your child knows emergency numbers such as 112.
