The Supreme Court has asked the National Judicial Academy to prepare a comprehensive protocol for Magistrates conducting the threshold inquiry under Section 17 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act into rescued adult women.
The Supreme Court today (18th Dec) reserved judgment on a petition advocating for a comprehensive rehabilitation framework and enhanced victim protection in human trafficking cases. Senior Advocate Aparna Bhat argued the lack of effective institutional measures, emphasizing the need for a specialized agency, while the Union contended existing laws and structures are adequate for addressing trafficking.
