BASED ON news reports of police cases recorded over the last few years, it's clear that Delhi is far from becoming a safe city for women. Women didn't feel safe in the 90s and 2000s and they still don't feel safe in 2012. Looking at the number of rape and molestation incidents that take place in the capital, it is an utter shame, as the authorities have not been able to do much to decrease crime against women. We only hear talk and no action - at least that's the perection about the police efforts in the capital.

Three different incidents of crime against women were reported from the capital on Thursday, furthering Delhi's reputation as a place that has yet to get its act together in acting strongly against rapists.

It is not a big surprise when girls no longer want to go outside their premises alone. They prefer to go along with a male friend or a relative to be safe and sound. NDTV has reported a 13-year-old-girl, who was kidnapped by a 30-year-old and raped, another girl raped by two men in a car, and in another incident a girl was forced into a car by two men.

India and Delhi need to adopt a very strict law regarding rapists. According to Indian law, a maximum of 10 years imprisonment can be awarded to a person accused of rape. There are several voices that want capital punishment for a person accused of rape. Some say this is the only way out.

Countries around the world are very strict with their laws as far as rape cases are concerned. India needs to take a leaf out of other countries' rule book. In France, a person accused of rape along with acts of torture and brutality can be imprisoned for life by law. Russia imprisons their accused for a maximum of 20 years for this crime.