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Saturday, July 11, 2026
TopicTeenage sex

Topic: teenage sex

Teen love not a POCSO exception, says HC, but cuts convict’s sentence citing ‘impact of hormonal changes’

Madras High Court has asserted that 'child below 18 yrs incapable of legal consent & thus case of consensual romantic relationship with a minor will attract provisions of POCSO Act’.

Indian teenage sex shouldn’t be a crime. There’s a problem with POCSO

The logic of 18 years is linked to marriage, and its telos remains that legitimate sex means only reproduction, whereas it conceptually attempts to erase idea of pleasurable sex.

On Camera

After energy sources, India now seeks diversifying import routes to negate future Hormuz-like crises

Drawing lessons from the Hormuz crisis, govt explores ways to reduce dependence on maritime chokepoints. Experts say options are limited for LPG compared to crude.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.