Posts

Showing posts with the label minors

Top 7 countries where smoking weed is legal (or OKish)

Image
 Top 7 countries where you can take a puff without consequences! (Disclaimer: Illegal possession of marijuana isn't cool bruh) Smoking weed is completely fine in some countries whereas, in others, it is an activity that is highly frowned upon.  Well, that aside, here is a list of the top seven countries where smoking this leaf of happiness won't have you in a mess. 7.Mexico  As the law prescribed in 2018, Marijuana possession was criminalized. This was nothing new to Mexicans, where Cannabis had been illegal since 1920. In 2009, personal possession of this substance was decriminalized. However, medical usage of this substance was legal since 2017.  What may come as a relief for marijuana lovers in Mexico is that, in March 2021, a bill has been passed legalizing recreational marijuana, which was expected to go before the Senate by April 30, 2021. If the Bill gets passed, then Marijuana usage for recreational purposes will be completely legal. 6.Jamaica In Jamaica, pos...

Can minors date in India?

Image
  Can minors date in India? Suffice to say, this question needs to be addressed with all urgency. Can two minors indulge in a consensual sexual relationship with each other? Most sources say that consent of a minor for sexual intercourse cannot be considered legal consent in any way. We also need to note the fact that a minor/child in India refers to anyone below 18 years of age. This means that the age of consent-the legal age at which a person can give consent for sexual relationships is 18. This is relatively high in comparison to other countries of the world. The age of consent in the United Kingdom is 16, while the age of consent in The Philippines was until 2020, a surprising 12! While some countries like India and the US have high age of consent, countries like The Philippines have low age of consent, thus, the mean age of consent is challenged by extreme values. Snapping back to the topic, it is illegal for minors to indulge in any form of sexual relationship in India. Alth...