The Supreme Court has put a hold on a decision made by the Allahabad High Court. The High Court had said that touching a minor girl’s chest and pulling the string of her pyjama is not considered rape or an attempt to rape.
On Wednesday, Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih reviewed the case. They said that some comments in the High Court’s decision showed a very insensitive and inhuman attitude.
The Supreme Court has now asked the Central Government, the Uttar Pradesh Government, and other parties to respond to the case.