Lying atop woman, sans backing proof, can't be held as rape: Patna high court
One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day
All 2 reports on Wed, 14 October 2026
What it is about
Mohammad Ainul HaqPatna high courtJustice Sandeep KumarCourt Ruling On EvidenceBegusarai, Bihar, IndiaPatna, Bihar, India
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
Times of India
rediff.com
14 Oct, 04:15over 4 hours14 Oct, 08:09
How it spread - 2 original reports
Wed, 14 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India04:15first to report
In a significant turn of events, the Patna High Court has changed Mohammad Ainul Haq's conviction from rape to indecent assault due to lack of supporting evidence for the original allegations. While the victim provided testimony, other witnesses did not support the claims, and the court cited the absence of medical proof like bruises. As a result, Haq was fined Rs 25,000 and ordered to compensate the victim.
- rediff.com08:09
The Patna High Court has set aside a man's conviction for attempted rape of a widow due to insufficient evidence, but upheld his conviction for assaulting her with intent to outrage her modesty and house trespass. The court directed him to pay a Rs 25,000 fine to the victim as compensation.