The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Interpretation of sexual offences should not be limited only to physical act: NCW chief
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NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar argued that judicial interpretations of sexual offences should prioritize the survivor's dignity and psychological trauma over technical definitions of physical acts. This statement follows a controversial Patna High Court ruling regarding an attempted rape case.
National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) said the interpretation of sexual offences by courts should not be confined to the physical act alone, asserting that equal importance must be given to the survivor's dignity, consent, and the fear she experienced.
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