Journalists' 'harassment': SC seeks senior cop's presence
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Delhi Police to send a senior officer to address allegations of sexual harassment against women journalists during a recent protest. Additionally, the court is reviewing petitions regarding political leaders obstructing access to the court premises.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement, the media, and political figures regarding the protection of civil rights and the sanctity of judicial institutions.
NEW DELHI: Taking cognisance of allegations that women journalists were sexually harassed by police personnel while covering the Oct 10 protest for resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Supreme Court Tuesday asked Delhi Police to depute a senior officer to the court on Thursday to respond to the charges.Senior advocate Indira Jaising said that 'Network of Women in Media' has filed a petition narrating the incidents of sexual harassment of women reporters during the anti-SIR protest on Saturday.When Jaising said she has already served an advance copy of the petition to solicitor general Tushar Mehta, who is representing Delhi Police, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said, "We would like some senior police officer to remain present in the court to explain and assist the court."The day also saw senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia and Mahesh Jethmalani mentioning a petition seeking initiation of criminal contempt…
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