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SC puts on hold Bombay HC order that stated minor's groping not sexual assault since no "skin-to-skin contact"

A Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde also issues notice to the accused in the case, seeking his response in two weeks

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Supreme Court of India. File Pic

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Supreme Court stayed the acquittal order of the accused in the case where Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court had said that groping a minor's breast without "skin to skin contact" can't be termed as sexual assault as defined under  Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, on Wednesday.

A Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde also issues notice to the accused in the case, seeking his response in two weeks.

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