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SC: intercourse with wife below 18 years of age considered rape

The Supreme Court today ruled against having sexual intercourse with minors, terming it to be rape. In a landmark verdict, the SC not only condemned people for having intercourse with wife below 18 years of age, it also said that such an act will be considered as rape.

The apex court said today the age of consent cannot be lowered to 15 years from 18 years.

The Supreme Court bench also said that complaint in such a case must be filed within a year

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