In this case, Supreme Court of India has addressed the issue of trafficking for the purpose of prostitution and the interpretation of certain provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The petitioner, Kajal Mukesh Singh, challenged the decision of the Bombay High Court, which had convicted her under various sections of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act for her involvement in trafficking women for prostitution. The Supreme Court, in its judgment, upheld the conviction of Kajal Mukesh Singh and others involved in the trafficking ring. The Court emphasized the importance of combating trafficking in persons, particularly for the purpose of sexual exploitation, and recognized the need for stringent measures to prevent and prosecute such offenses.
Furthermore, the judgment highlighted the vulnerability of women and girls who are trafficked into prostitution and underlined the duty of the state to protect their rights and provide them with appropriate support and rehabilitation. While the specific details of the case may include additional legal and factual nuances, this summary captures the general context and key issues involved in the case of Kajal Mukesh Singh v. State of Maharashtra.
| Citation | AIRONLINE 2020 BOM 2489 |
| Name of the Court which decided the case | High Court of Bombay |
| Bench | Prithviraj K. Chavan |
| Legislations | Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 |