Activists welcome Supreme Court’s victim protection plan for trafficking survivors
The Supreme Court of India has mandated a comprehensive Victim Protection Plan for survivors of human trafficking. The guidelines prioritize trauma-informed care, legal representation, and rehabilitation, shifting the focus from viewing survivors as offenders to rights-holders.
Why it matters
This landmark judgment establishes a standardized, human-rights-focused legal framework for the rescue and rehabilitation of trafficking victims in India.
Human rights activists have welcomed the Supreme Court’s first-of-its-kind guidelines aimed at protecting survivors of human trafficking, saying the directions recognise the rights of victims and address long-standing gaps in rescue and protection measures.
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