The Kozhikode sessions court in the Indian southern state of Kerala granted anticipatory bail to writer and social activist Civic Chandran in a sexual harassment case, observing that the charge under Section 354 (A) (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code would not be attracted if the woman was wearing "sexually provocative" dress.

Sexual harassment complaint won't prima facie stand if woman wore provocative dress: Indian court

The court said it would have heard the matter at present but since it is in midst of hearing another constitution bench matter, therefore it was adjourning the matter to be heard later.

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Sexual harassment complaint won't prima facie stand if woman wore provocative dress: Indian court

Will look into correctness of two 3-judge verdicts on land acquisition: SC