The Rajasthan High Court acquitted a man of attempted rape but convicted him for outraging the modesty of a minor. The court ruled that his actions did not amount to an attempt to rape but were still punishable under Section 354 of the IPC.
A Mumbai court sentenced a 25-year-old man to 1.5 years in jail for sexually harassing a minor girl by calling her “item.” The court ruled that using such terms objectifies women and constitutes outraging their modesty.
The Rajasthan High Court has acquitted a man of attempted rape but convicted him for outraging modesty under Section 354 IPC. The 1991 case involved a six-year-old victim and resulted in a modified sentence based on new legal interpretations.
