India, July 14 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a status report from the Delhi Police regarding the alleged assault of a lawyer at his home last week and a threat he received for refusing to withdraw a case he filed against his politically influential assailants. The lawyer, Pankaj Sharma, alleged police inaction even as he sustained grievous injuries.

A Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant-led bench sought a report on the investigation and whether any action was taken on the subsequent complaint about the threat. It asked an officer not below the rank of deputy police commissioner to file the report and posted the matter for further hearing on Thursday. The bench directed the police to ensure Sharma is not harmed.

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