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"Sexual Intent": Supreme Court Cancels "No Skin-To-Skin Contact" Order
Pointing out that the objective of POCSO is to protect children from sexual abuse, the Supreme Court said that physical contact made with sexual intent...
Explanation in simple terms
- What:
- The Supreme Court reversed a rule stating that touching must be skin-to-skin to count as sexual abuse.
- Who:
- The Supreme Court of India is the highest court, and Satish Ragho Mali is the accused in this matter.
- When:
- Reported on 18 Nov 2021.
- Where:
- Maharashtra and the Supreme Court of India.
- Why:
- The court stated that the law to protect children from abuse focuses on sexual intent, not physical skin contact.
- What it means:
- The court decided that physical contact made with sexual intent counts as an offense under the law.
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