The Delhi High Court held that mere rubbing without penetration does not amount to penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act. Modifying the conviction, the Court reduced the doctor’s sentence from 10 years to 7 years.
The Kerala High Court said that though prisoners have a right to education, they must follow proper procedures under Prison Rules 258(13) or 259, while rejecting interim bail to a POCSO accused for college admission.
