Age of consent for sex cannot be less than 18 years, Centre tells SC | India News
NEW DELHI: Union government has told Supreme Court that the age of consent for sex cannot be lowered from 18 years, as it is meant to protect minors from sexual abuse, often by relatives, but conceded that judicial discretion can be exercised on a case-by-case basis in instances of adolescent romantic and physical relationships.“The statutory …
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