‘Moving hand over back, head of minor not outraging modesty’

Bombay High Court sets aside conviction of 28-year-old, says act done without sexual intent

First India Bureau

Mumbai: While quashing the conviction of a 28-year-old man, the Bombay High Court observed “merely moving hand over the back and head of a minor girl without any sexual intent does not amount to outraging her modesty.”

The case dates back to 2012 when the convict, then 18 years old, was booked on charges of outraging the modesty of a 12-year-old girl.

According to the victim, the accused had moved his hand on her back and head and commented that she had grown up. The order was passed on February 10 and was made available on March 13.

A single bench of Justice Bharati Dangre, while setting aside the conviction, noted there