Allahabad High Court upholds attempted rape conviction
The Allahabad High Court has confirmed the conviction of a man who kidnapped a teenage girl, kept her locked up for almost 20 days, and tried to force her into marriage and sex.
The court made it clear that undressing someone against their will—even if actual intercourse doesn't happen—counts as an attempt to rape under Indian law.
Court's strong message on consent
The court trusted the girl's account, saying her story was consistent and showed she resisted throughout. They rejected any claims that she agreed or made up the events.
By upholding convictions for kidnapping, attempted rape, and assault, the court set a strong precedent: intent plus clear actions like undressing are enough for an attempted rape charge—even if the act isn't completed.
This decision could potentially shape how similar cases are judged in the future.