Bonded labour

The apex court recently took a significant step in addressing the issue of inter-state trafficking of such enslaved people, including minors. One of the key challenges highlighted by the Court is the disbursal of immediate financial assistance to rescued children. The directive is a crucial step towards addressing the issue which affects millions of people

The problem in India is an eminently solvable one, only if people in power accept that the age-old scourge exists. Political apathy and a complete disinterest from the overall law enforcement system, as well as the aloof justice system, ensures the evergreening of the social evil

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