SC Takes Serious Note of Alleged Attack on 14-Year-Old CJP Protester, Seeks FIR Status, Security Report
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The Supreme Court on Thursday reportedly took serious note of allegations that a 14-year-old girl associated with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests had been intimidated and that her residence was allegedly subjected to stone pelting.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana, reportedly sought status reports from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi on the FIR, security arrangements for the minor and her family, and the action taken against those allegedly involved in the assault and intimidation.
Court Seeks Report on Minor's FIR
As per reports, the issue was raised before the court during proceedings related to the student protest matter, after concerns surrounding the 14-year-old were brought to the bench's attention.
The counsel reportedly told the court that a man had claimed in a video that he had attacked the girl's father during a CJP protest. The man, identified as Swatanra Bharadwaj, was reportedly later arrested and remanded in custody.
The counsel further alleged that despite the video, an FIR had been registered against the minor. She reportedly submitted that video evidence was available regarding the alleged stone pelting at the girl's residence and sought responses from the authorities.
CJI Says Child's Safety Cannot Be Overlooked
Taking serious note of the allegations, CJI Surya Kant reportedly observed that if individuals accused of violence against the child were free and attempting to intimidate her, it would constitute a serious matter.
The CJI reportedly stressed that the fact that the alleged victim was a child warranted appropriate protective measures and indicated that the alleged incident could be treated as a separate matter by the local police.
The bench also reportedly asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to ensure appropriate action on the girl's FIR and adequate protection for her and her family.
The court is expected to consider the status reports from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi regarding the alleged incident, investigation, FIR and security arrangements.
