Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court’s latest verdict that it won’t be considered a sexual assault if there’s no skin-to-skin contact, has created quite a stir among the masses. Actress Donal Bisht, who’s known for being vocal about her opinions, expressed her disappointment with the new verdict.
When asked what her reaction was when she first heard the news, she said, “I came across this news on my social media feed, and I had to read it twice to believe that it’s true! It’s unbelievable. This makes me feel like Mumbai isn’t safe anymore. "How can groping a girl's breast not be termed as sexual assault? If this is the case, then this will lead to more cases of physical assault against women! Skin to skin contact being termed as sexual assault is okay, but groping women's intimate parts without consent should not just come under a punishable offense but also a sexual assault". ALSO READ: Gulki Joshi, Akanksha Juneja, Ashmita Bakshi And Bhumika Chheda Stands Against 'Skin To Skin Contact Cannot Be Termed As Sexual Assault'- EXCLUSIVE
She further adds, “This law will do nothing but encourage criminals! I don’t understand why this law has been passed! Is the law being made for the culprits or the victims? This law is a gateway to more crimes and sexual assault against women, and it’s just plain scary. On one hand, there are rape victims fighting for justice, and on the other hand, laws like these are being passed. It’s just a sad, sad situation." ALSO READ: Donal Bisht: 'People Shouldn't Run After Numbers On Social Media'- EXCLUSIVE
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