'Can't browbeat child': SC on CJP protester's intimidation complaint against 'influencer'

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday took serious note of allegations that a 14-year-old girl associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests was harassed and that her residence was subjected to stone pelting, directing authorities to act on her FIR and provide protection to her and her family.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to ensure action on the girl's FIR and sought status reports from the Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments on the allegations, security arrangements and action taken against those allegedly involved.The court stressed that nobody could be allowed to intimidate a victim or her family to prevent them from pursuing criminal proceedings."Such matters cannot be taken lightly. Nobody should be protected if violence against a child is involved...