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Age of consent for sex cannot be less than 18 years, Centre tells SC

24 July 2025
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Age of consent for sex cannot be less than 18 years, Centre tells SC
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The Union government has told the Supreme Court that reducing the age of consent from 18 is impractical, citing the need to protect minors from sexual abuse, particularly in trusted settings. While promoting strict enforcement of child protection laws, the Centre acknowledged the role of judicial discretion in adolescent relationships, noting that most offenses involve known individuals, complicating consent issues.

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