Supreme Court Seeks Report on Harassment of Minor Protester
· India · India Today, Indian Express, Telegraph India
The Supreme Court has directed authorities in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi to submit a report regarding the alleged harassment of a 14-year-old girl who participated in a protest. The girl's father was previously assaulted by Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj during a Cockroach Janta Party protest in Delhi on June 23. During the hearing, the girl's lawyer alleged that attackers remain at large and have intimidated the family, including throwing stones at their residence. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized that the safety of a minor cannot be ignored and ordered officials to provide details on security arrangements and the status of the FIR. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has been tasked with ensuring appropriate action is taken against those involved in the intimidation.
Why it matters
The court's intervention highlights the legal protections afforded to minors and their families when pursuing criminal proceedings against influential figures. It forces local police to account for the security of victims who report violence and intimidation.
Read the original report — India Today
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