Age of consent for sex: Why a 160-year-old debate is still raging
The government told the Supreme Court that bringing down the age of consent for sex from 18 would make girls vulnerable to predators. In 1860, the IPC criminalised sex with a girl under 10. The age of consent was increased to 14 and 16, in 1925 and 1940, respectively. Why the age of consent, set at 18 in 2013, is being debated?
The government told the Supreme Court that bringing down the age of consent for sex from 18 would make girls vulnerable to predators. In 1860, the IPC criminalised sex with a girl under 10. The age of consent was increased to 14 and 16, in 1925 and 1940, respectively. Why the age of consent, set at 18 in 2013, is being debated?
