Supreme Court Addresses Alarming Child Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Issues

The Supreme Court has expressed grave concerns over the state of child trafficking and sexual exploitation in the country. During a recent hearing, the court highlighted the importance of giving due weight to the testimonies of minor victims, urging that their socio-economic vulnerabilities be considered in legal evaluations. This call for sensitivity and realism in judicial assessments aims to better protect the rights of those affected by such heinous crimes. Read on to learn more about the court's stance and its implications for victims of trafficking.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 20, 2025, 09:31 IST

Supreme Court's Stance on Child Trafficking

In response to the alarming situation regarding child trafficking and sexual exploitation in the country, the Supreme Court emphasized on Friday that the testimonies of victims, particularly minors, should be given significant weight and credibility.

The bench, comprising Justice Manoj Mishra and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, stated that when evaluating the evidence of a minor victim of trafficking, courts must consider the underlying socio-economic and sometimes cultural vulnerabilities, especially if the individual belongs to marginalized or socially disadvantaged communities.

These remarks were made during the hearing of a case related to the trafficking of girls. The apex court asserted that the judicial assessment of victims' testimonies should be conducted with sensitivity and realism.