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⬤ LOW 08 Sep 2026, 01:31 UTC

Night entry, lifting clothes don't amount to rape bid: Jharkhand HC

The Jharkhand High Court's decision emphasized that entering a woman's home after dark does not equate to attempted rape. The distinction made between criminally outrageous conduct and attempted rape is significant, resulting in upholding a conviction for offending modesty. The judge decided to lessen the sentence to time already served, thereby clarifying the legal nuances surrounding sexual offenses against women.
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