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New Delhi, July 27, 2025: The Union government has strongly opposed any move to reduce the legal age of consent from 18 to 16 years, warning that such a step could endanger children by creating legal loopholes that may be exploited under the pretext of consensual relationships.In a written submission to the Supreme Court, the Centre stated that loosening age-based protections “could open avenues for abuse under the guise of consensual activity.” The statement came as the apex court continues hearing a 2012 public interest litigation filed by Nipun Saxena concerning the age of consent under Indian law.The government asserted…