Allahabad High Court's Sexual Assault Ruling Faces Growing Criticism

The court's decision to reclassify charges in a case involving an 11-year-old girl has prompted calls for Supreme Court intervention and judicial reforms.

The Allahabad High Court ruled that grabbing breasts and breaking a pyjama string do not constitute attempted rape, reclassifying the charges as aggravated sexual assault.
The ruling has drawn widespread criticism from politicians, activists, and legal experts, who argue it undermines public confidence in the judiciary.
Union Minister Annapurna Devi condemned the judgment as 'wrong' and urged the Supreme Court to take action, warning of its societal implications.
Legal experts contend that the actions described in the case strongly indicate intent to commit rape and should not be dismissed as mere preparation.
Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi called for the disqualification of the judge involved and advocated for judicial reforms to prevent similar rulings in the future.