'Keeping private part above vagina, ejaculating without penetration isn't rape': Chhattisgarh HC reclassifies rape conviction

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that ejaculation without penetration constitutes an attempt to commit rape, not actual rape. This decision stemmed from a case where a survivor's testimony and medical evidence of an intact hymen indicated no complete penetration. The court distinguished between preparation and attempt, emphasizing intent and overt actions.

'Keeping private part above vagina, ejaculating without penetration isn't rape': Chhattisgarh HC  reclassifies rape conviction
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that ejaculation without penetration constitutes an attempt to commit rape, not actual rape. This decision stemmed from a case where a survivor's testimony and medical evidence of an intact hymen indicated no complete penetration. The court distinguished between preparation and attempt, emphasizing intent and overt actions.