Concerned Over Rise in Human Trafficking Post Lockdown, SC Issues Notice to Centre, States
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The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday issued notice to the central government, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and several states seeking their response to a petition filed by NGO Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) over concerns of increased trafficking of children post the lockdown. The Delhi-based non-governmental organisation, founded by Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, had petitioned the top court seeking directions specifically for protection of children vulnerable to trafficking in the aftermath of the lockdown and unlocking of restrictions which had been put in place to tackle the Covid-19 epidemic.
Taking a strong view of the concerns raised, the Chief Justice of India. SA Bobde, who’s Bench was hearing the case via video conference, asked Phoolka to find solutions to human trafficking and suggested that the court could order formation of a committee of eminent persons to aid the process. “We are the ones who provide a market for this kind of labour because it’s cheap. Can every contractor who does private work also be registered somewhere?” Chief Justice Bobde inquired from Phoolka.
Taking a strong view of the concerns raised, the Chief Justice of India. SA Bobde, who’s Bench was hearing the case via video conference, asked Phoolka to find solutions to human trafficking and suggested that the court could order formation of a committee of eminent persons to aid the process. “We are the ones who provide a market for this kind of labour because it’s cheap. Can every contractor who does private work also be registered somewhere?” Chief Justice Bobde inquired from Phoolka.
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