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What is the difference between attempted rape and indecent assault?



Attempted rape is governed by provision of section 132 of the Penal Code Act, as amended by Sexual Offences Special Provision Act,1998, where the Indecent assault is governed by provision of section 135 of the Penal Code as amended by the same. 

Attempted rape refers to an attempt accompanied with an intention to procure prohibited sexual intercourse with a girl or a woman whereas Indecent Assault refers to sexual attack accompanied by acts of indecency. Indecent assault under the Penal Code as amended by SOSPA may be committed by words or sounds, gestures or exhibits.

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