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SC questions Patna High Court's reasoning on 'rape' bid ruling

The Supreme Court questioned a Patna High Court order on sexual assault cases. This order stated that pressing breasts and attempting to remove salwar was not rape. The court noted a lack of thorough research in such judicial reasoning. It also approved guidelines for judicial sensitivity in sexual offense cases. All courts must strictly follow these approved handbook guidelines.

16 Jul 2026 12:53 am