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SC Rules Groping is Attempt to Rape, Overturns HC Ruling
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Summary: The Supreme Court declared that groping and untying a woman's pyjama string is an 'attempt to rape', emphasizing judicial empathy.
WHO: Supreme Court of India
WHAT: Overturned Allahabad HC ruling on sexual offenses
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM ET
WHERE: Allahabad
WHY: To emphasize judicial compassion in sexual offense cases
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