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Kannan v. State — Madras High Court Holds Exhibiting Private Parts to Minor Child Not Sexual Assault But Sexual Harassment Under POCSO Act, Modifies Sentence

The Madras High Court has held that exhibiting one's private parts to a minor child, without physical contact, does not constitute sexual assault under Section 7 of the POCSO Act but falls under sexual harassment punishable under Section 11, and reduced the appellant's sentence accordingly.

Decided: 10 Sep 2026

Justice S Karthikeyan (Madurai Bench)

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