Q. What was the major change introduced regarding age of consent by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013?

आपराधिक कानून (संशोधन) अधिनियम, 2013 द्वारा सहमति की उम्र के संबंध में कौन सा बड़ा बदलाव पेश किया गया था?

A
Reduced from 18 to 16 years
18 से घटाकर 16 वर्ष
B
Increased from 16 to 18 years
16 से बढ़ाकर 18 वर्ष
C
Reduced from 21 to 18 years
21 से घटाकर 18 वर्ष
D
No change was made
कोई बदलाव नहीं किया गया

Explanation

Before 2013, the age of consent was 16 years. The 2013 Amendment increased the age to 18, meaning any sexual activity with a girl under 18 is considered statutory rape, even if consensual. This was aligned with the POCSO Act and aimed at stronger protection of minors.

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