Sex workers collective hail Supreme Court verdict over consent for rehabilitation
A prominent sex workers' collective has welcomed a Supreme Court of India verdict that prioritizes the consent of adult sex workers in rehabilitation processes. The ruling distinguishes between trafficking victims and consenting adults, aiming to prevent coercive institutionalization.
Why it matters
This legal development marks a significant shift in human rights policy regarding the autonomy and dignity of sex workers in India.
Durbar Mahila Samanway Committee, one of the largest sex workers’ collectives in the country, has hailed the recent judgement by the Supreme Court that consent of adult sex workers must be the primary consideration in decisions relating to rehabilitation.
The framing focuses on rights-based advocacy and the perspective of a social collective, which is typical of progressive social reporting.
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