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Bom. HC: Touching Penis to Victim’s Private Part Constitutes Penetrative Sexual Assault under POCSO - (30 Jan 2024)

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Bombay High Court while denying bail to accused has held that mere touching the penis to the victim's vagina with sexual intent constitutes the offence of penetrative sexual assault on a minor under Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO).

Tags : BOMBAY HIGH COURT   PENETRATIVE SEXUAL ASSAULT   SECTION 4 POCSO  

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