Supreme Court Overturns Allahabad High Court Ruling on Attempted Rape; Reinforces Legal Protections
New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India has set aside a controversial judgment of the Allahabad High Court in a high-profile sexual assault case, declaring that actions previously downplayed as mere “preparation” do in fact amount to an attempt to rape. The decision was delivered on February 18, 2026 and has drawn widespread attention…

