Denies Bail to Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Nieces, Highlights Broader Interpretation of POCSO Act: Bombay High Court

Justice Prithviraj Chavan's Ruling Sets Precedent for Inclusive Definition of Penetrative Sexual Assault In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has denied bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting his minor nieces, emphasizing that even the slightest touching of the penis to a minor's private parts with sexual intent constitutes penetrative sexual assault under Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). Justice…