Sunitha Krishnan | Court did not legitimise sex work; focus on women’s rehab
2 years, 4 months ago

Sunitha Krishnan | Court did not legitimise sex work; focus on women’s rehab

Deccan Chronicle  

Several news articles have reported that a May 2022 Supreme Court ruling recognised sex work as a profession. While upholding the conviction, the Supreme Court decided suo motu to convert the case into a PIL in order to look into the rehabilitation of women in prostitution. The panel held a series of consultations with everyone, including groups working on targeted intervention with women in prostitution on condom promotion and other harm reduction strategies. It only focused on the areas where the system had failed — the situation of adult women who were rescued, the poor functioning of protection homes functioning under the Immoral Traffic Act, 1956, and how the adult woman in prostitution is a potential independent labour entity.

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Top court notice to Centre on plea seeking pan-India guidelines for women's safety
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Top court notice to Centre on plea seeking pan-India guidelines for women's safety

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Centre and states on a plea seeking pan-India guidelines for the safety of women, including banning free online pornographic material and the castration of individuals convicted for sex offences. Praising the petitioner for highlighting relevant things in its plea, the bench said, "One of the prayers you have asked for is to …

Human Rights Concerns: Justice Sujoy Paul Warns of Violence and Discrimination Against Sex Workers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Human Rights Concerns: Justice Sujoy Paul Warns of Violence and Discrimination Against Sex Workers

Deccan Chronicle  

Justice Sujoy Paul, a judge and chairman of the TSLSA, has expressed concern over the plight of sex workers. He highlighted the high levels of violence, inadequate law enforcement protection, stigma, and multiple layers of discrimination that contribute to a culture of impunity for crimes committed against sex workers. He emphasized the need for a proactive approach to improve their …

Sex workers entitled to rights but can’t claim special treatment: HC
2 years, 4 months ago

Sex workers entitled to rights but can’t claim special treatment: HC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A sex worker is entitled to all rights available to a citizen but she cannot claim special treatment on violating the law, the Delhi high court has said while denying bail to a woman accused of human trafficking and flesh trade. HT Image “No doubt, a sex worker is entitled to all rights available to a citizen, but …

Sex Workers in India are Harassed, Exploited; Supreme Court Order Gives Them Power to Fightback
2 years, 6 months ago

Sex Workers in India are Harassed, Exploited; Supreme Court Order Gives Them Power to Fightback

News 18  

The Supreme Court’s recent order recognising sex work as a ‘profession’ is a big and progressive step towards reducing the vulnerability that sex workers face every day in India. Based on my interviews with sex workers’ children as well as with NGOs that strive to work towards a more humane condition for the women, there is relief following this new …

History of Indian courts ruling in favour of sex workers
2 years, 6 months ago

History of Indian courts ruling in favour of sex workers

India Today  

The Supreme Court issued a landmark order on Thursday stating that prostitution is a legal profession and sex workers must be treated with dignity. It also instructed investigating authorities to recognise sex workers as victims in cases under the act, saying, “In the course of an investigation, no sex worker exploited shall be arrayed as an accused.” The directives were …

As SC Recognises Sex Work as a Job, Times When Judiciary Chose Rights over Tradition
2 years, 6 months ago

As SC Recognises Sex Work as a Job, Times When Judiciary Chose Rights over Tradition

News 18  

In a significant order this week, the Supreme Court directed that police should neither interfere nor take criminal action against adult and consenting sex workers. The judiciary in the recent years have passed several significant judgments promoting equality before the law and promoting individual freedom: Unmarried couple staying in a hotel Not illegal An unmarried couple staying together in a …

Supreme Court says sex work is legal, asks police to not abuse consenting sex workers
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court says sex work is legal, asks police to not abuse consenting sex workers

Firstpost  

The apex court said any sex worker who is a victim of sexual assault should be provided with all facilities available to a survivor of sexual assault, including immediate medical assistance, in accordance with law Recognising sex work as a “profession”, the Supreme Court directed police forces in all states and Union territories to treat sex workers with dignity and …

Supreme Court recognises sex work as a ‘profession’
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court recognises sex work as a ‘profession’

The Hindu  

May 25, 2022 10:26 pm | Updated May 26, 2022 09:36 am IST - NEW DELHI In a significant order recognising sex work as a “profession” whose practitioners are entitled to dignity and equal protection under law, the Supreme Court has directed that police should neither interfere nor take criminal action against adult and consenting sex workers. “Basic protection of …

'Sex Workers Can't Be Harassed, Can't Be Forced To Stay In Shelter Homes' : Supreme Court Asks Centre & Amicus To Finalize Proposed Guidelines
2 years, 7 months ago

'Sex Workers Can't Be Harassed, Can't Be Forced To Stay In Shelter Homes' : Supreme Court Asks Centre & Amicus To Finalize Proposed Guidelines

Live Law  

As Additional Solicitor General, Mr. Jayant Sud, appearing on behalf of the Union Government raised some objections with respect to the recommendations made by the Court appointed Panel on Sex Workers regarding the 'conditions conducive for sex workers who wish to continue working as sex workers with dignity', the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, asked all to have a discussion and …

Can India's Supreme Court Ride out the Pegasus Scandal?
3 years, 5 months ago

Can India's Supreme Court Ride out the Pegasus Scandal?

The Quint  

Bhanwari’s tears ensured that the cry of India’s women for a safe workplace reverberated in India’s highest Court. The Court did not disappoint and its landmark guidelines on addressing sexual harassment at the workplace laid down in Vishakha’s Case ensured that an issue, hitherto brushed under the carpet, was mainstreamed into India’s public life. The Court had exercised its inherent …

PIL Filed in SC Seeking Equal Protection of Law to Transgenders in Sexual Offence Cases
4 years, 2 months ago

PIL Filed in SC Seeking Equal Protection of Law to Transgenders in Sexual Offence Cases

News 18  

New Delhi: A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court for equal protection of law to people belonging to the third gender, alleging that there was no penal provision which protects them from offences of sexual assault. “In spite of declaring transgender people to be a ‘third gender’ by this court, there is no provision / section in the …

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