New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday, October 13, asked that a senior Delhi Police officer appear before it in person and explain allegations that women journalists were assaulted while covering the anti-Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) protests in the national capital.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said it was aware of the allegations and had already asked Delhi Police officers present in the courtroom to look into them.

"We'd like some senior officer to remain present here and explain," the CJI said, adding that the police would have to answer the allegations.

The issue came up when senior advocate Indira Jaising mentioned a petition by the Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI). The plea s...