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    Situation Could Spiral Out of Control: Supreme Court Tells States to Treat Rising Child Trafficking as Grave Crisis
    Situation Could Spiral Out of Control: Supreme Court Tells States to Treat Rising Child Trafficking as Grave Crisis
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    Situation Could Spiral Out of Control: Supreme Court Tells States to Treat Rising Child Trafficking as Grave Crisis

    The Supreme Court warned of rising child trafficking, saying gangs operate nationwide and the situation could spiral out of control. It stressed that states and their home departments hold primary responsibility, even though the court can supervise also.

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    “What Are You Doing? Delhi Has Become a Mandi Now": Delhi High Court Slams Authorities Over Child Trafficking at Railway Stations
    “What Are You Doing? Delhi Has Become a Mandi Now": Delhi High Court Slams Authorities Over Child Trafficking at Railway Stations
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    “What Are You Doing? Delhi Has Become a Mandi Now”: Delhi High Court Slams Authorities Over Child Trafficking at Railway Stations

    The Delhi High Court sought responses from Railways, Delhi Police, and Delhi government on a PIL raising child trafficking concerns at railway stations. The Bench warned, “Delhi has become a mandi,” urging urgent action after observations at key stations.

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    Child Trafficking a ‘Deeply Disturbing Reality’ in India: Supreme Court Issues Landmark Guidelines on Minor Victims’ Testimony
    Child Trafficking a ‘Deeply Disturbing Reality’ in India: Supreme Court Issues Landmark Guidelines on Minor Victims’ Testimony
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    Child Trafficking a ‘Deeply Disturbing Reality’ in India: Supreme Court Issues Landmark Guidelines on Minor Victims’ Testimony

    The Supreme Court has termed child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation a deeply disturbing reality in India. It issued landmark guidelines directing courts to sensitively assess minor victims’ testimony and not discard it over minor inconsistencies.

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    ‘Every Eight Minutes a Child Goes Missing’: Supreme Court Slams Delay, Orders Centre to Act by Dec 9
    ‘Every Eight Minutes a Child Goes Missing’: Supreme Court Slams Delay, Orders Centre to Act by Dec 9
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    ‘Every Eight Minutes a Child Goes Missing’: Supreme Court Slams Delay, Orders Centre to Act by Dec 9

    Supreme Court expressed concern over a report claiming “every eight minutes, a child goes missing” and told the Centre to streamline the adoption system. The Court ordered the government to appoint a nodal officer for missing children by December 9.

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    "Don’t Want To Hurt India-Russia Ties, But Worry For The Child": Supreme Court In Custody Battle Case
    "Don’t Want To Hurt India-Russia Ties, But Worry For The Child": Supreme Court In Custody Battle Case
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    “Don’t Want To Hurt India-Russia Ties, But Worry For The Child”: Supreme Court In Custody Battle Case

    The Supreme Court expressed concern over a missing Russian woman who fled India with her 4-year-old amid a custody case, urging restraint to protect India-Russia relations. The bench said it hopes the child is safe and not a victim of trafficking.

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    Delhi High Court to Centre: “Should X Corp Join Sahyog Portal in Cases of Trafficking & National Security?”
    Delhi High Court to Centre: “Should X Corp Join Sahyog Portal in Cases of Trafficking & National Security?”
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    Delhi High Court to Centre: “Should X Corp Join Sahyog Portal in Cases of Trafficking & National Security?”

    The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to clarify if X Corp. must mandatorily join the Sahyog portal for cases involving trafficking and national security. The government must file its reply by September 10, 2025.

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    Child Trafficking Cases | “Submit Detailed Report Explaining How Bail Was Granted & How State Opposed It”: Supreme Court to Delhi Govt
    Child Trafficking Cases | “Submit Detailed Report Explaining How Bail Was Granted & How State Opposed It”: Supreme Court to Delhi Govt
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    Child Trafficking Cases | “Submit Detailed Report Explaining How Bail Was Granted & How State Opposed It”: Supreme Court to Delhi Govt

    Today, On 11th August, Supreme Court directed the Delhi government to “submit a detailed report explaining how bail was granted and how the state opposed it” in cases linked to a large-scale interstate child trafficking racket involving kidnapped children sold across several states.

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    Patna High Court Takes Stern View on Trafficking of Minor Girls in Orchestra Groups: PIL Highlights Urgency To Safeguard Children's Rights
    Patna High Court Takes Stern View on Trafficking of Minor Girls in Orchestra Groups: PIL Highlights Urgency To Safeguard Children's Rights
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    Patna High Court Takes Stern View on Trafficking of Minor Girls in Orchestra Groups: PIL Highlights Urgency To Safeguard Children’s Rights

    Patna High Court has taken serious note of the of a grave issue, trafficking and sexual exploitation of minor girls under the guise of orchestra and dance groups in Bihar.

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    BREAKING | Child Trafficking | "Kahin Se Bhi Dhoond Ke Lao In 6 Bacchon Ko": Supreme Court Orders Delhi Police
    BREAKING | Child Trafficking | "Kahin Se Bhi Dhoond Ke Lao In 6 Bacchon Ko": Supreme Court Orders Delhi Police
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    BREAKING | Child Trafficking | “Kahin Se Bhi Dhoond Ke Lao In 6 Bacchon Ko”: Supreme Court Orders Delhi Police

    Supreme Court Today (April 21) takes urgent action to rescue six missing children linked to a trafficking racket. The court called traffickers a serious threat and ordered strict accountability.

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    BREAKING | Supreme Court Slams UP Govt Over Child Trafficking: “Babies Stolen at Birth, Sold for Lakhs”
    BREAKING | Supreme Court Slams UP Govt Over Child Trafficking: “Babies Stolen at Birth, Sold for Lakhs”
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    ANALYSIS| Supreme Court Issues Guidelines states: When the child is lost ,Parents suffer agony for the rest of their life

    In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed systemic lapses in tackling child trafficking while delivering a sharp rebuke to the Uttar Pradesh government and the Allahabad High Court in Pinki v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another.

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