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Physical Contact With Sexual Intent Without Penetration Is Sexual Assault U/S 7 POCSO Act: Kerala High Court
Manju Elsa Isac
21 Nov 2024 4:40 PM IST
The Kerala High Court has held that any overt act which involves a physical contact with sexual intent constitutes 'sexual assault', even if there is no penetration. Justice A. Badharudeen noted that under Section 7 of POCSO Act, which defines 'sexual assault', includes within its ambit any other act which involves physical contact with sexual intent.The prosecution case was that the accused,...
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