印度政府捍卫18岁同意年龄,并援引保护免受剥削。 Indian government defends 18-year age of consent, citing protection against exploitation.

印度政府在最高法院维护同意年龄为18岁,认为它保护未成年人不受剥削。 The Indian government has defended the age of consent at 18 years in the Supreme Court, arguing it protects minors from exploitation. 政府声称降低这一年龄可能会导致贩运和虐待的增加。 The government claims lowering this age could lead to increased trafficking and abuse. 它还指出,在双方同意的青少年关系案件中,法院可考虑宽大处理,尽管维持关于同意年龄的法律立场。 It also stated that courts might consider leniency in cases of consensual adolescent relationships, despite maintaining the legal stance on the age of consent.