Supreme Court Objects to Patna HC Judgement on Removing Salwar, Pressing Chest Not Amounting to Rape
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SC takes cognisance of Patna HC's 'offending remarks' in rape case
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of a July 9 verdict from the Patna High Court. This verdict controversially stated that certain actions did not constitute an attempt to rape. The high court had overturned the conviction of Himanshu Kumar Pathak, who was sentenced for assault. The apex court plans to hear from the accused before deciding on the high court's ruling.
New Delhi: A plea has been filed against the Patna High Court's verdict that said trying to remove clothes and pressing on the chest cannot be considered an attempt at rape.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the Patna High Court's decision, which held that attempting to remove a woman's salwar and pressing her chest did not constitute attempted rape. The Supreme Court has termed the comments made in the High Court's decision as objectionable. A bench comprising Chief Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana took suo motu cognizance. During the hearing, the CJI stated that some comments in the H…
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the Patna High Court's decision, which held that removing one's salwar did not constitute an attempt to rape. CJI Surya Kant stated that some comments in the Patna High Court's decision were objectionable and should be set aside.
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