Unraveling the Legal Age of Criminal Liability in India: A Socio- Psychological Emphasis on Sexual Offenses

Abstract

The complicated problem of setting the minimum age for criminal responsibility in India is examined in this research study, with a focus on sexual offenses. The study explores the current legal framework governing India's criminal liability age and discusses the many elements that go into determining it. While doing so, it considers legislative advancements, judicial decisions, and international norms as it examines the historical context and evolution of the legal age.

The study takes a multidisciplinary approach and incorporates legal analysis, and comparative viewpoints from other countries. It assesses the efficiency of the present criminal liability age in tackling sexual offenses critically and points out any shortcomings.

This study aims to contribute to evidence-based policy discussions and enhance the protection and well-being of both victims and accused individuals in India by analyzing the complications surrounding the legal age of criminal responsibility, particularly in the context of sexual offenses.