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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 are by known individuals, making consent a problematic defense. ]]> https://www.thenewj.in/2025/07/24/age-of-consent-for-sex-cannot-be-less-than-18-years-centre-tells-sc/feed/ 0 1096