Cabinet clears anti-rape bill

Speak Out India is a NewsX special show which debates the main news event of the day. The government is on its way to lower the age of consent to 16. The decision of the empowered group of ministers in this regard has once again stoked a debate. The EGoM headed by finance minister has made it clear, it has lowered the age of consent to 16. The final decision in this regard will be taken by the cabinet after which it will go to parliament. We get you what India thinks on this issue. The question we are asking today is- What are its legal implications? What will be its socio-cultural impact? On what basis should the age of consent be fixed? Wll it make the youth happy? We debate this on the show and try to evolve consensus among our panelists over the issue.

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