Supreme Court issues guidelines for protecting survivors of human trafficking
The Supreme Court has issued comprehensive guidelines for the government and competent authorities to establish a uniform victim protection protocol for survivors of human trafficking, specifically focusing on young women exploited for commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). The judgment, stemming from a 2004 petition by NGO Prajwala, addresses the inadequacy of existing laws and institutional support, emphasizing that trafficking is an affront to constitutional dignity.
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