Undressing a Woman with Intent to Rape Constitutes Attempt to Rape: Allahabad High Court

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has held that undressing a woman in a bid to rape her amounts to the offence of attempt to rape under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Court, while deciding a criminal appeal filed by the accused, confirmed the conviction and 10-year imprisonment awarded by the Trial Court. Details of the incident and charges The case dates back to…