AIIMS PG Entrance May 2015 – MCQ 26 – Age of consent

As per the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013; the age of consent is?
A. 15 years
B. 16 years
C. 18 years
D. 20 years

Correct answer: C. 18 years

According to the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013; the age of consent (for sexual activity) in India has been increased to 18 years.
Any sexual activity irrespective of consent with a woman below the age of 18 years will be considered as statutory rape.

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