The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of an intervention application filed by a minor claiming threat to his life, observing that such concerns cannot be raised through an intervention in the ongoing proceedings.

The application was filed by the son of the victim’s deceased father, who alleged that he faced a threat to his life, liberty and safety if any relief was granted to the accused.

The bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that the applicant had an independent legal remedy to seek protection and an intervention application was not the appropriate course.

“You have a right to avail your remedy in law and make out a case that you are entitled to such relief. But you can’t file an IA in this case…In our considered opinion, the applicant has an independent remedy to approach the appropriate court for seeking the desired relief or protection of his life and liberty,” the bench stated.

Accordingly, the application was disposed of with liberty to the applicant to pursue remedies available under law.

During the hearing, counsel also informed the court that an appeal filed on behalf of the victim seeking participation in the proceedings was pending and requested an early hearing. The bench indicated that the matter could be listed on a Monday, noting the request for an expedited hearing.