State of Bihar vs. Accused in Patna High Court appeal

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1. News15 Oct 2026

   Turning off light, lying on woman and pressing her mouth not attempt to rape: Patna High Court

   The Patna High Court recently held that entering a woman’s house late at night, extinguishing the oil lamp, lying upon her and smothering her mouth to stifle he

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled that certain physical actions do not qualify as an attempt to commit rape.

   Who:

   The State of Bihar is the prosecutor, the accused is the person charged, and the Patna High Court is the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Patna High Court, Bihar.

   Why:

   The court decided that turning off lights, lying on a woman, and covering her mouth lacks clear intent to rape.

   What it means:

   The court rejected the charge of attempted rape for these specific actions in this legal appeal.

   Bar and Bench
2. News13 Oct 2026

   ‘Forcible entry into house, lying on a woman is not attempt-to-rape’: Patna High Court says action towards penetration is necessary, what is the definition of attempt to rape

   Patna High Court clarifies legal definition of rape attempt and molestation. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. Forcibly entering a house at night, blowing out the lamp and lying on a woman and covering her mouth is not attempt to rape, but a case of outraging a woman's modesty. The Patna High Court made this observation while dropping the charge of attempt to rape against the accused.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Patna High Court ruled that entering a house and lying on a woman is not attempted rape.

   Who:

   The State of Bihar is the prosecutor and the accused is the person facing charges.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Patna High Court, Bihar.

   Why:

   The court decided that a specific action toward sexual penetration is legally necessary to prove attempted rape.

   What it means:

   The court clarified that mere physical presence is not enough to meet the legal definition of the crime.

   Dainik Bhaskar