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

The Union government has informed the Supreme Court that lowering the age of consent from 18 is not feasible, emphasizing its role in safeguarding minors from sexual abuse, often within trusted environments. While advocating for strict enforcement to uphold child protection laws, the Centre acknowledged judicial discretion in adolescent romantic relationships. Data indicates most offenses…

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Saiyaara box office day 7: The Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda starrer surpasses Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani with Rs 170 crore collection

Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara,’ starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, continues its impressive box office performance, grossing over ₹170 crore in its first week. The film’s success, fueled by positive reviews and social media buzz, allowed it to surpass ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani’s’ lifetime collection. Suri expressed gratitude to Sandeep Reddy Vanga for his…

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‘Loosening protections may open avenues for abuse’: Can’t lower age of consent from 18, govt tells SC

The Union government has informed the Supreme Court that lowering the age of consent from 18 is not feasible, emphasizing its role in safeguarding minors from sexual abuse, often within trusted environments. While advocating for strict enforcement to uphold child protection laws, the Centre acknowledged judicial discretion in adolescent romantic relationships. Data indicates most offenses…

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