The Centre has defended in the Supreme Court the statutory age of consent of 18 years, saying the decision was a “deliberate, well-considered, and coherent” policy choice aimed at shielding minors from sexual exploitation.
The Centre has defended in the Supreme Court the statutory age of consent of 18 years, saying the decision was a “deliberate, well-considered, and coherent” policy choice aimed at shielding minors from sexual exploitation.