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Govt: Lowering Age of Consent Undermines Child Safety
Filed: Feb 06, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: The Union government rejects a Supreme Court proposal to lower the age of consent, citing child safety risks.
WHO: Union government
WHAT: Rejected Supreme Court's suggestion on age of consent
WHEN: Feb 06, 2026 at 2:33 PM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: To protect children from exploitation
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