16 was the age of consent since 1983. It was 10 in 1860 when the IPC was enacted, 12 in 1890, 14 since 1929 and 15 since 1949. It was raised to 18 only in November 2012. We are witnessing a historic moment. Our legislators have assembled to enact a statute to set right a historical wrong and to uphold women’s dignity as enshrined in … Continue reading No sex before 18 – Flavia Agnes