CJP Protest: SC Seeks Report on Minor Girl's Allegation, Says Nobody Can Browbeat Victim
- The Supreme Court took serious note of harassment and intimidation allegations against a 14-year-old girl involved in the Cockroach Janta Party protests and urged necessary protection for her and her family.
- The girl's FIR, registered at Parliament Street Police Station, alleges assault on her father by Swatantra Bhardwaj and that her house was pelted with stones; the court directed UP and Delhi governments to provide status reports on security and investigation measures.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta was ordered to ensure prompt action on the FIR and protective measures, while the bench emphasized that no one can intimidate a victim or their family pursuing criminal proceedings.
- The Chief Justice emphasized that anti-social elements indulging in violence against the minor must be dealt with seriously and affirmed the urgent need to protect the child from such threats.
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SC Takes Serious Note of Intimidation Allegations Against 14-year-old Girl in CJP Protest Case
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The CJI, taking serious note of the allegation, said, "If there are anti-social elements who indulged in violence against child, and they are roaming free, and are trying to browbeat the child, that may be a serious thing. Cause is justified. There can't be a second opinion." India News | SC Takes Serious Note of Intimidation Allegations Against 14-year-old Girl in CJP Protest Case.
CJP Protest: SC Seeks Report on Minor Girl's Allegation, Says Nobody Can Browbeat Victim
The Supreme Court on Thursday took serious view of allegations of harassment of a minor girl who participated in the July Cockroach Janta Party protests and said the nobody can be permitted to browbeat a victim or her family for pursuing
'Nobody can...': SC seeks report on minor girl's harassment charges at CJP protest
The Supreme Court has taken a serious view of allegations of harassment against a minor girl who participated in the July Cockroach Janta Party protests. The court emphasised that nobody should be allowed to intimidate a victim or her family from pursuing criminal proceedings and directed the Solicitor General to ensure action on the girl's FIR, seeking reports from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments.
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