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Allahabad High Court Rules: Consent Under Fear in Sexual Relationships Equals Rape

Shruti Mahapatra3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a sexual relationship with a woman, even with her consent, amounts to rape if that consent was obtained under fear or through deception. The court dismissed a plea to quash criminal proceedings in such a case.

MP High Court Asks Centre to Lower Age of Consent to 16

Shruti Mahapatra6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has urged the central government to reduce the age of sexual consent from 18 to 16, citing the injustice faced by adolescent boys under the current law.