India, Sept. 10 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday sought reports from the Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments on allegations that a 14-year-old girl who participated in the July Cockroach Janta Party protests was harassed after filing an FIR, warning that nobody should be allowed to browbeat a victim or her family from pursuing criminal proceedings.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to ensure that action was taken on the minor's FIR.

"Such matters cannot be taken lightly. Nobody should be protected if violence against a child is involved," the bench observed, adding that it would be a serious matter if accused persons were roaming ...