Age of Consent

EXAMINING THE AGE OF CONSENT: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE POCSO ACT Simarpreet Kaur, Ballb-9th Semester, student at University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre Ludhiana. Download Manuscript ABSTRACT In 2012, India introduced the ‘Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act,’ a pivotal legal instrument aimed at combating child sexual abuse and safeguarding the well-being of children throughout the legal process. Notably, the Act raised the age of consent for sexual activity to eighteen, in alignment with revised rape legislation. This paper re-evaluates historical debates on the age of consent in late nineteenth-century India and examines their contemporary relevance. The study delves into the challenges faced by today’s teenagers, navigating a world saturated with easily accessible sexual information and grappling with natural curiosity and physical urges. The article deals with the implications of criminalizing consensual sexual activity within the framework of fundamental human rights principles. Furthermore, the article explores international legal frameworks related to the age of consent, while offering prudent amendments for the Indian legal system. This paper sheds light on the profound impact of the age of consent in India, underscores the necessity for thoughtful legal revisions, and addresses the ever-evolving landscape of adolescent sexual experiences in the modern era. Type Information Research Paper LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research, Volume I, Issue III, Page 232- 243. Creative Commons Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Copyright © LIJDLR 2023 Recent content EXAMINING THE AGE OF CONSENT: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE POCSO ACT ANTITRUST AND AMBITIONS: MICROSOFT’S ACTIVISION MERGER THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON THE LAW EQUALITY: EXPLORING TRANSFORMING LAW AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS THE COLLEGIUM VS NJAC DEBATE: ANALYZING INDIA’S JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT SYSTEMS ROLE OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE