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Lying on woman, covering her mouth not enough to prove attempt to rape, holds Patna HC; limits sentence

Reported by Hindustan Times 17 Oct 2026, 2:49 pm IST 1 min read

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A widow staying with her children, was asleep in her house, when a man, allegedly entered the premises put out the lamp, lay on top of her and covered her mouth

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Section: India
Places: Bihar
First reported by: Hindustan Times
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 2:49 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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