Why shouldn't the SC ask that question? They are not issuing a diktat. It's a large group and a certain degree of coercion, even if small, is likely involved. It's only now that it's coming out in open.

https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/protest-or-pay-a-fine-...

We are talking about areas around Delhi where women and children have much less liberty when compared to other regions of India.