Various outfits, including Jamaat-E-Islami Hind, Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, All Saint Church, Masihi Shakti Samiti today held protest here against the proposed law and termed it "funny".
"The decision of the government clearly shows its inclination towards directionless western culture. It is unfortunate and the opinion of law ministry that it will bring down rate of crime against women is simply funny," a joint statement said here.
"Pre-marriage sexual relationship with or without consent is not acceptable. The proposed law will promote illegal relationship," the statement said.