ASIA

SHOULD INDIA RECONSIDER ITS AGE OF CONSENT LAWS?

August 1, 2025
A legal challenge in India’s Supreme Court has reignited debate over whether consensual relationships between teenagers should be treated as criminal offenses. Currently, the age of consent in India is 18, meaning any sexual activity involving individuals below that age—even if voluntary—can lead to prosecution under child protection laws. The petition, filed by a prominent
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