Why is it in News?
→ Supreme Court termed child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality.
→ Issued victim-centric judicial guidelines.
Important Points
- Child trafficking violates dignity and fundamental rights.
- Trafficked children to be treated as injured witnesses.
- Minor inconsistencies in testimony should not discredit victims.
- Sole testimony of child can be sufficient for conviction.
- Courts advised sensitivity to socio-economic vulnerabilities.
- Emphasis on prevention-first approach.
- Role of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights highlighted.
- Welfare convergence and rehabilitation stressed.
- Transit monitoring through GRP and RPF recommended.