The Supreme Court will hear a case on the statutory age of consent for adolescents on November 12. The bench emphasized that the matter should be discussed continuously rather than addressed in a piecemeal manner.
The Supreme Court will hear a key case on August 20 to decide whether the age of consent under the POCSO Act should be lowered or if exceptions can be made for consensual teenage relationships under the current law.
Centre tells Supreme Court the age of consent must remain 18, stressing it is essential “to preserve the integrity of child protection laws and prioritize the welfare of minors.” Uniform enforcement is key, govt says.
