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SC criticises Patna HC ruling on rape attempt
Published Friday, October 9, 2026 · Updated October 10
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The Supreme Court on Friday (October 9, 2026) took exception to a recent High Court judgment, which held that removing a woman’s salwar and pressing her chest did not amount to an attempt to rape.
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- The Hindu
The article emphasizes the Supreme Court's strong disapproval of the Patna High Court's interpretation of what constitutes an attempt to rape, highlighting the Chief Justice's shock and concerns about insensitive language in judicial orders.
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