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Supreme Court recommended introducing sex education before Class IX.

The bench said early awareness helps children understand puberty and self-care.

Observation came during a case involving a 15-year-old booked under POCSO and IPC.

The Supreme Court observed that children should receive sex education from an earlier age rather than after Class IX.

In order to educate young adolescents on the hormonal changes associated with puberty, a bench consisting of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe recommended that sex education be included in the curriculum of higher secondary schools.

"We are of the opinion that sex education should be provided to children from a younger age and not Class IX onwards. It is for the authorities concerned to apply their mind and tak

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