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An examination of the Allahabad high court's decision on attempt to rape

Vijay Pal Singh

Common Law World Review2025https://doi.org/10.1177/14737795251354973article
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Abstract

This case study analyses the Allahabad High Court judgement in the case of Akash and 2 Others v State of U.P. (2025) by Justice Mishra, who observed that grabbing a minor girl's breasts and breaking her pyjama string does not constitute an attempt to rape but rather a preparation. The case study scrutinises Justice Mishra's emphasis on the distinction between preparation and attempt. The study underlines the debate and criticism surrounding the verdict, including the Supreme Court's observation that such a High Court verdict is insensitive, underscoring the differing interpretations of what constitutes attempted rape, especially against minors.

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@article{vijay2025,
  title        = {{An examination of the Allahabad high court's decision on attempt to rape}},
  author       = {Vijay Pal Singh},
  journal      = {Common Law World Review},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/14737795251354973},
}

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