The Patna High Court quashed a photo studio owner’s conviction for attempted rape, holding that the allegations constituted outraging modesty but did not satisfy the legal ingredients of attempt to rape. The Court cited absence of medical evidence and any unequivocal overt act establishing attempted rape.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the requirement for parents to report offenses against their child under the POCSO Act. It refused to quash an application against a mother for failing to report her son’s sexual harassment, leading to his suicide. The case highlights legal obligations and judicial discretion under the POCSO Act.
The Delhi High Court emphasized that being a judicial officer does not mean relinquishing fundamental rights, especially in personal matters. In a case involving deception, the court denied bail to the accused’s associate and criticized attempts to exploit the system due to the victim’s relation to a judicial officer. It also issued a directive to protect the identity of victims in sexual offence cases.