In India, the age of consent is 18 years as per the POCSO Act, 2012 and the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013.

Sexual activity with a person below the age of consent is a punishable offence under the law.

The law aims to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

The age of consent is a subject of debate, with some arguing for a lower age to recognize adolescent sexuality.

Arguments against lowering the age of consent cite concerns about child marriage, trafficking, and abuse.

The Law Commission of India has examined the issue of the age of consent in its reports.

Different countries have different ages of consent, reflecting varying cultural and social norms.

The concept of 'close-in-age' exemptions is sometimes considered to address consensual relationships between adolescents.

In India, the age of consent is 18 years as per the POCSO Act, 2012 and the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013.

Sexual activity with a person below the age of consent is a punishable offence under the law.

The law aims to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

The age of consent is a subject of debate, with some arguing for a lower age to recognize adolescent sexuality.

Arguments against lowering the age of consent cite concerns about child marriage, trafficking, and abuse.

The Law Commission of India has examined the issue of the age of consent in its reports.

Different countries have different ages of consent, reflecting varying cultural and social norms.

The concept of 'close-in-age' exemptions is sometimes considered to address consensual relationships between adolescents.