Centre Opposes Lowering Age Of Consent Below 18, Warns Of Trafficking & Abuse Risks

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Last Updated:August 06, 2025, 10:15 IST

The Centre submitted before the Supreme Court that any move to lower the age of consent from 18 years would severely weaken child protection laws

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The Centre submitted before the Supreme Court that any move to lower the age of consent from 18 years would severely weaken child protection laws and risk opening the floodgates to trafficking and other forms of child abuse.

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