S.7(1) Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act | Persons Who Carry Out Prostitution As Well As Those Who Engage As Customers Are Liable: P&H HC
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S.7(1) Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act | Persons Who Carry Out Prostitution As Well As Those Who Engage As Customers Are Liable: P&H HC

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to quash an FIR lodged under the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act against a man who was found in an objectionable position with a woman in a spa allegedly running prostitution. Section 7 of the Immoral Trafficking Act, 1956.A bare reading of the. The Court was hearing a plea of the man seeking quashing of an FIR lodged under Sections 370 and 120-B IPC and Sections 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act at Chandigarh. After hearing the submissions, the Court relied on the Kerala High Court judgement in Mathew Vs. State of Kerala, and said: "Further, section 7 of the Act penalizes two types of persons for indulging in prostitution within the areas specified.

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Allahabad HC Quashes Immoral Trafficking Case Against Man Allegedly Found In Compromising Position Inside Noida Spa
1 week, 3 days ago

Allahabad HC Quashes Immoral Trafficking Case Against Man Allegedly Found In Compromising Position Inside Noida Spa

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The Allahabad High Court has recently quashed proceedings against a man booked under Sections 3, 4, 5 & 6 of the Immoral Traffic Act, 1956 and Section 370 IPC who was found in a compromising position with a woman inside a Thai Spa in Noida. Since applicant was found in a compromising position at the time of the raid, FIR …

Brothel Customer Was Not Acting In Its Management: Calcutta High Court Quashes Immoral Trafficking Case Against Man
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Brothel Customer Was Not Acting In Its Management: Calcutta High Court Quashes Immoral Trafficking Case Against Man

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The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case against a man who was found in a "compromising position" at a brothel. Petitioner, was charged under the provisions of the Immoral Traffic Act 1956.In quashing the case, a single bench of Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee held:From the record it appears that there is no material on record even after completion. In …

Immoral Trafficking Cases Rising In Chandigarh, Consider Framing Guidelines For Spas, Massage Parlours: Punjab & Haryana HC To Authorities
1 year, 7 months ago

Immoral Trafficking Cases Rising In Chandigarh, Consider Framing Guidelines For Spas, Massage Parlours: Punjab & Haryana HC To Authorities

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Observing that cases under the Immoral Trafficking Act are rising in Chandigarh, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has suggested that the authorities should contemplate formulating guidelines for the operation of spa/massage centers, similar to those framed by the Delhi Government.The bench of Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu said, “Keeping in view the fact that cases under the Act. Observing that …

Brothel Customer Can Be Prosecuted U/S 7 Of Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act: Kerala High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Brothel Customer Can Be Prosecuted U/S 7 Of Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court on Wednesday observed that a 'customer' in a brothel can be proceeded against criminally under Section 7 of the Immoral Traffic Act, 1956 if the conditions specified in the provision are satisfied.Section 7 of the Act makes prostitution in certain specific areas punishable and the Court in this instant case observed that the words 'person with …

Brothel Customers Indulging In Sexual Intercourse With Prostitutes Can't Be Booked Under Immoral Traffic Prevention Act: Andhra Pradesh HC
2 years, 7 months ago

Brothel Customers Indulging In Sexual Intercourse With Prostitutes Can't Be Booked Under Immoral Traffic Prevention Act: Andhra Pradesh HC

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The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against a brothel customer under Immoral Traffic Act, 1956. A bench of Justice Ninala Jayasurya reiterated the settled legal position that a customer who visited the brothel to have sexual intercourse with a prostitute on payment of cash is not liable for prosecution for the offences under Sections 3, 4 …

Section 370 IPC Cannot Be Applied Against A Woman Who Herself Is A Victim Of Trafficking: Madhya Pradesh HC [Read Order]
4 years, 9 months ago

Section 370 IPC Cannot Be Applied Against A Woman Who Herself Is A Victim Of Trafficking: Madhya Pradesh HC [Read Order]

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently held that a woman involved in prostitution is herself a victim of human trafficking and therefore, she cannot be charged for the offence of trafficking under Section 370 of IPC. The court observed that Section 370 of IPC provides that whoever, for the purpose of exploitation- recruits, transports, harbours, transfers, or receives, a person …

Customers Of Brothel, Though Encourage Prostitution And Exploit Victims, Can’t Be Prosecuted: Karnataka HC [Read Order]
6 years, 9 months ago

Customers Of Brothel, Though Encourage Prostitution And Exploit Victims, Can’t Be Prosecuted: Karnataka HC [Read Order]

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Though it is felt by this court that the customer virtually encourages prostitution, and exploit the victim for money, but in the absence of any specific penal provision, it cannot be said that he is liable for any prosecution for the above-said offences, the Court said.The Karnataka High Court, though reiterated the settled view that the customers of a brothel …

Customers Of Brothel, Though Encourage Prostitution And Exploit Victims, Can’t Be Prosecuted: Karnataka HC [Read Order]
6 years, 9 months ago

Customers Of Brothel, Though Encourage Prostitution And Exploit Victims, Can’t Be Prosecuted: Karnataka HC [Read Order]

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Though it is felt by this court that the customer virtually encourages prostitution, and exploit the victim for money, but in the absence of any specific penal provision, it cannot be said that he is liable for any prosecution for the above-said offences, the Court said.The Karnataka High Court, though reiterated the settled view that the customers of a brothel …

Gujarat HC criminalises visiting brothels: Ruling could lead to harassment of voluntary sex workers, affect livelihood
7 years, 10 months ago

Gujarat HC criminalises visiting brothels: Ruling could lead to harassment of voluntary sex workers, affect livelihood

Firstpost  

The Gujarat High Court recently ruled that a person who avails of the services of a prostitute in a brothel is liable to be punished under Section 370 of Indian Penal Code. Differentiating voluntary sex work from coerced prostitution In its judgment, the high court noted that Section 370 would not apply where sex workers “engaged in prostitution of their …

Prostitution not a crime if sex worker not forced into it: Gujarat HC
7 years, 10 months ago

Prostitution not a crime if sex worker not forced into it: Gujarat HC

India TV News  

Prostitution not a crime if sex worker not forced into it: Gujarat HC In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court on Friday said that if a sex worker is engaged in prostitution of her own volition, and not due to any inducement, force or coercion then a criminal case is not maintainable against her. In a significant ruling, the …

Ambiguous Definitions Steal the Sting from Anti-Trafficking Bill
8 years, 8 months ago

Ambiguous Definitions Steal the Sting from Anti-Trafficking Bill

The Quint  

The new draft law, Trafficking of Persons Bill 2016 claims to draw inspiration from Article 23 of the Constitution of India, which prohibits trafficking of human beings and begar, and other similar forms of forced labour. It also speaks of right to life or personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 as well as of different UN Conventions which has been …

Who?s responsible for child prostitution?
18 years, 9 months ago

Who?s responsible for child prostitution?

Hindustan Times  

They have been forced to opt for the world’s oldest profession — prostitution — in their spring. Besides, they should be given a chance to live their life respectfully.” Sharma said, “In 10 per cent of the cases, the relatives are responsible for forcing a girl into prostitution, and in 12.6 per cent of cases, the neighbours and friends are …

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