Introduced on February 13, 2024, the proposed amendment to Sections 19, 363, and 364 of the Penal Code has sparked controversy by lowering the age of consent for girls from 16 to 14 and reducing the penalties for male offenders under 22. The opposition leader raised concerns, particularly from women’s groups, regarding the amalgamation of … Continue reading Controversy Erupts Over Proposed Amendments to Penal Code: Sajith Voices Concerns on Age of Consent and Rape Laws