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Crime
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds 1-Year Jail for Man Who Offered ₹100 to Woman for Jungle Trip
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🗓 10 Nov 2026, 02:32 PM
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld a one‑year imprisonment sentence for a man who offered a woman ₹100 to accompany him to a jungle area, confirming the lower court's decision.
On Tuesday, the Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld a one‑year imprisonment sentence for a man who offered a woman ₹100 to accompany him to a jungle area.
The lower court had found the offer to be an attempt to coerce sexual activity and sentenced the accused to 12 months in jail.
In its judgment, the High Court found no error in the trial court's decision and confirmed the sentence.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's firm stance against attempts to exploit women for sexual purposes and serves as a deterrent to similar conduct.
The lower court had found the offer to be an attempt to coerce sexual activity and sentenced the accused to 12 months in jail.
In its judgment, the High Court found no error in the trial court's decision and confirmed the sentence.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's firm stance against attempts to exploit women for sexual purposes and serves as a deterrent to similar conduct.