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.
The Rouse Avenue court recorded the testimony of a female wrestler in the sexual harassment case against former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The victim’s testimony will continue on September 10. No media access was allowed, and security for the victim was confirmed. Additional accusations and court proceedings were also addressed.