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Supreme Court of India · 2005-07-27

KANWARPAL S. GILL vs STATE (ADMN.,U.T.CHD.)THRO SECY.,&ANR

Citation / case number
SC 1998/14719
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
KANWARPAL S. GILL
Respondent
STATE (ADMN.,U.T.CHD.)THRO SECY.,&ANR
Bench
K.G. BALAKRISHNAN & B.N. SRIKRISHNA

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 354 and 509 IPC for committing acts of sexual harassment against the complainant during a dinner party. The Court emphasized that the conduct of the accused was not only inappropriate but also constituted a violation of the complainant's dignity and personal space. The appeal for enhancement of punishment was also considered, leading to a reaffirmation of the need for stringent action against such offenses.

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