Trying to Grope Victim's Breast Does Not Fall Under Attempted Rape Definition Under POCSO Act: Calcutta High Court
On April 25, 2025, the Calcutta High Court Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri suspended the sentence of Zomangaih @ Zohmangaiha, who was convicted by the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Kurseong in Special Case No. 01 of 2023. The Sessions Court had, on November 29/30, 2024, found the appellant guilty under Section 10 of the POCSO Act, 2012, and Sections 448, 376(2)(c), and 511 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), sentencing…
