Prostitution

In a landmark judgment, the Court recognised that voluntary sex work is not an offence and prohibits police officials from arresting these workers, but allows them to arrest the brothel owner

By Angel Srivastava R...

The concept of prostitution has been in India from ancient periods but the role and definitions kept on changing time to time as the situation changed. Prostitution is the profession which is not accepted in the civilized society, still it exists in the society. In this article we will discuss about legal aspects of prostitution in India, how people today see it and what are the directions of Supreme Court regarding legal aspects of prostitution in India.

The Circle Inspector of Police, Perinthalmanna conducted a search in the lodge run by the Petitioner and found that the Accused were inside the lodge rooms engaged in prostitution for money. The accused were arrested and the case was registered.

What made the Supreme Court ask state governments to provide allowances and rations to them? It relates to the peculiar situation governing sex workers.

The Supreme Court of India on Monday has issued notice to the Centre and States on the PIL filed seeking prevention of child trafficking in many states, especially West Bengal.

Above: The Indore police ...