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Kissing / Sleeping 19yr & 15yr
29-Apr-2025 (In Criminal Law)
Hello,
is French Kissing considered a sexual act?
What about cuddling?
What about falling asleep together without touching any private parts? Just cuddling?
What is allowed what isnt?
What about normal kissing without tongue?
State is Tamil Nadu near Chennai
firstly any act with a minor, those involving the context of your description are criminal and will draw severe criminal actions involving arrest under the POCSO act, refrain from such actions, thank you
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Here's the legal perspective under Indian law, particularly in Tamil Nadu near Chennai:
1. French Kissing (with tongue)
Yes, it can be considered a sexual act under certain contexts, especially if:
It occurs in public (can attract Sec 294 IPC – obscene acts in public)
It is non-consensual (can attract Sec 354 IPC or BNS equivalents)
In private, if consensual and between adults, it generally won't be punishable.
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2. Cuddling / Hugging
Cuddling between consenting adults in private is not illegal. In public, if it's deemed obscene by onlookers, police can act under public decency laws (Sec 294 IPC / BNS equivalent).
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3. Sleeping Together Without Sexual Touch
If no private parts are touched and both are adults and consenting, merely sleeping or cuddling is not a crime. But again, public morality concerns can arise if this is in a public or semi-public place (like parks, cars).
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4. Normal Kissing (without tongue)
Same rules apply: in private and consensual – not punishable. In public – may attract obscenity charges depending on location and observer reaction.
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Conclusion:
Consensual, private acts between adults are generally not punishable.
Public display of affection may be challenged under obscenity laws.
Minors involved or non-consent can make even small acts criminal.
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