... "Ignoring concerns expressed by child rights activists on the age
of consent being increased from 16 to 18 years, the Rajya Sabha on
Thursday passed the Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Bill.
The bill
provides for special courts and stringent punishment including life
imprisonment for sexual assault against a minor but it also seeks to
criminalize teenage sex, making any intercourse below 18 years of age an
offence. " ...
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