Supreme Court of India blocks controversial ruling that downplayed sexual assault on minors.

The Supreme Court of India has stayed a controversial ruling by the Allahabad High Court, which stated that acts such as grabbing a minor girl's breasts and breaking her pyjama string do not constitute an attempt to rape. The apex court criticized the high court's decision as insensitive and inhumane. The Supreme Court has issued notices to the central and Uttar Pradesh governments and sought responses from legal authorities, signaling its intent to review the case and ensure justice aligns with the spirit of India's sexual assault laws.