Supreme Court judgment issues guidelines to protect trafficked victims
The Supreme Court has issued guidelines aimed at protecting young women from trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation. This judgment, pending for over 22 years, emphasizes the need for a uniform victim protection protocol. The court recognized the efforts of advocates in addressing the inadequacies of existing laws and support systems for trafficking victims.
- ▪The Supreme Court issued guidelines to protect young women from trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation.
- ▪The judgment was pending for over 22 years and aims to establish a uniform victim protection protocol.
- ▪The petition highlighting the lack of protective mechanisms was filed by the NGO Prajwala in 2004.
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The Supreme Court on Friday (May 29, 2026) issued comprehensive guidelines for the government and competent authorities to protect young women from trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation (CSE).A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan said the judgment in the case, pending for over 22 years in the apex court, was “close to our hearts”.The court gave detailed guidelines on establishing a uniform victim protection protocol for survivors of CSE. The court said trafficking was an affront to constitutional dignity.“We have tried to do our best,” Justice Pardiwala said.The short pronouncement in the courtroom saw Justice Mahadevan appreciate the long representation of senior advocate Aparna Bhat in the matter.“History will long remember your efforts in this case,” Justice…
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