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10 Years To 18: The History Of Age Of Consent In India
Even as the Law Commission recommended the government not to tinker with the age of consent of 18 years, this age in India has varied widely over a period of time, from 10 years in 1860 to 16 years for females till 2012.
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Opinion: Age Of Consent In India - What Is The Debate?
The courts in India are flooded with cases on the rampant misuse of the POCSO Act (Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Act of 2012), in which consenting teenagers are prosecuted for acts that become illegal simply because of their age.
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High Time Parliament Reduces Age Of Consent For Sexual Relationships: High Court
The Bombay High Court has said several countries have reduced the age of consent for adolescents to enter into a consensual sexual relationship and it is high time our country and Parliament are also cognisant of happenings around the world.
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Law Commission Seeks Information From Government On Age Of Consent: Report
The 22nd Law Commission, which is looking into the issue of age of consent, held a meeting with officials of the Women and Child Development Ministry recently and sought details on the subject, sources said today.
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No Plans To Reduce Age Of Consent For Consensual Relationships: Centre
Government has no plans to reduce the age of consent for consensual relationships, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
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"For 'Romantic Cases'...": Consent Age In Child Rape Law Needs Relook, Says Chief Justice
POCSO Act criminalises all sexual activity for those under 18, regardless of whether consent is factually present, notes CJI DY Chandrachud at seminar
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Reconsider Consent Age In Rape Cases On Minors: High Court To Law Panel
The Karnataka High Court has directed the Law Commission of India to reconsider the age of consent in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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Himachal Pradesh Government Approves Early Childhood Care Scheme Under National Education Policy
The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday gave consent to the Early Childhood Care and Education Tutor Scheme-2022 for children aged three-six in government primary schools, under the National Education Policy, an official said.
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BCCI's SOPs To State Units On Training Resumption: Players Must Sign Consent Form, 60-Plus Barred
According to its 100-page-long Standard Operating Procedure, the players will have to sign the form acknowledging the risks involved with resumption of training amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Law Panel Brings Out Consultation Paper On Personal Laws, Common Code
On the day its term comes to an end, the Law Commission issued a consultation paper today on personal laws, which discusses introduction of new grounds for 'no fault' divorce, changes to provisions on alimony and maintenance, and uncertainty and inequality in age of consent for marriage.
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Sex With Wife Below 18 Is Rape, Says Supreme Court
Sex with a wife below 18 is rape, the Supreme Court said today in a landmark decision to end an exception in the law for men married to girls who are above 15.
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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on disparity in law over age for sexual consent for married women
The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Centre and sought its response on removing disparity in law relating to the age for sexual consent for married women.
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Lok Sabha debates anti-rape bill, views differ on age of consent
Lok Sabha members Tuesday stressed the importance of preventing misuse of the provisions of the anti-rape bill introduced in the house by Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, while opinions diverged on the proposal to keep the age of consent at 18.
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Finally, anti-rape law in Parliament today; age of consent is 18 now
After much debate and several rounds of meetings on many of its provisions, the anti-rape bill will finally be tabled in Parliament today for discussion and debate. The bill will first be introduced in the Lok Sabha where the government is expected to manage the numbers with ease.
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Finally, anti-rape law in parliament today; age of consent is 18 now
New laws to punish rape and other crimes against women will be shared with Parliament today for discussion and debate. After a meeting with political leaders earlier on Monday, the cabinet cleared the anti-rape bill the same evening - the age of consent will be 18, and not 16, as it had been originally proposed.
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10 Years To 18: The History Of Age Of Consent In India
Even as the Law Commission recommended the government not to tinker with the age of consent of 18 years, this age in India has varied widely over a period of time, from 10 years in 1860 to 16 years for females till 2012.
-
Opinion: Age Of Consent In India - What Is The Debate?
The courts in India are flooded with cases on the rampant misuse of the POCSO Act (Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Act of 2012), in which consenting teenagers are prosecuted for acts that become illegal simply because of their age.
-
High Time Parliament Reduces Age Of Consent For Sexual Relationships: High Court
The Bombay High Court has said several countries have reduced the age of consent for adolescents to enter into a consensual sexual relationship and it is high time our country and Parliament are also cognisant of happenings around the world.
-
Law Commission Seeks Information From Government On Age Of Consent: Report
The 22nd Law Commission, which is looking into the issue of age of consent, held a meeting with officials of the Women and Child Development Ministry recently and sought details on the subject, sources said today.
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No Plans To Reduce Age Of Consent For Consensual Relationships: Centre
Government has no plans to reduce the age of consent for consensual relationships, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
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"For 'Romantic Cases'...": Consent Age In Child Rape Law Needs Relook, Says Chief Justice
POCSO Act criminalises all sexual activity for those under 18, regardless of whether consent is factually present, notes CJI DY Chandrachud at seminar
-
Reconsider Consent Age In Rape Cases On Minors: High Court To Law Panel
The Karnataka High Court has directed the Law Commission of India to reconsider the age of consent in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
-
Himachal Pradesh Government Approves Early Childhood Care Scheme Under National Education Policy
The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday gave consent to the Early Childhood Care and Education Tutor Scheme-2022 for children aged three-six in government primary schools, under the National Education Policy, an official said.
-
BCCI's SOPs To State Units On Training Resumption: Players Must Sign Consent Form, 60-Plus Barred
According to its 100-page-long Standard Operating Procedure, the players will have to sign the form acknowledging the risks involved with resumption of training amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Law Panel Brings Out Consultation Paper On Personal Laws, Common Code
On the day its term comes to an end, the Law Commission issued a consultation paper today on personal laws, which discusses introduction of new grounds for 'no fault' divorce, changes to provisions on alimony and maintenance, and uncertainty and inequality in age of consent for marriage.
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Sex With Wife Below 18 Is Rape, Says Supreme Court
Sex with a wife below 18 is rape, the Supreme Court said today in a landmark decision to end an exception in the law for men married to girls who are above 15.
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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on disparity in law over age for sexual consent for married women
The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Centre and sought its response on removing disparity in law relating to the age for sexual consent for married women.
-
Lok Sabha debates anti-rape bill, views differ on age of consent
Lok Sabha members Tuesday stressed the importance of preventing misuse of the provisions of the anti-rape bill introduced in the house by Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, while opinions diverged on the proposal to keep the age of consent at 18.
-
Finally, anti-rape law in Parliament today; age of consent is 18 now
After much debate and several rounds of meetings on many of its provisions, the anti-rape bill will finally be tabled in Parliament today for discussion and debate. The bill will first be introduced in the Lok Sabha where the government is expected to manage the numbers with ease.
-
Finally, anti-rape law in parliament today; age of consent is 18 now
New laws to punish rape and other crimes against women will be shared with Parliament today for discussion and debate. After a meeting with political leaders earlier on Monday, the cabinet cleared the anti-rape bill the same evening - the age of consent will be 18, and not 16, as it had been originally proposed.
