Human Trafficking Laws in India: Implementation Challenges: A Critical Appraisal

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Published: Dec 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53724/inspiration/v10n1.04
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Human Trafficking, Indian Law, Implementation Challenges, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, Constitutional Rights, Judicial Role, International Law, Vulnerable Groups, Gender Justice, Legal Reform

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Dr. Ram Shankar
Assistant Professor, School of Studies in Law, Jiwaji University Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4354-9875

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Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights and a transnational organized crime that continues to thrive despite numerous legislative interventions in India. This research critically appraises the legal framework surrounding human trafficking in India, with a particular focus on implementation challenges. It examines the efficacy of existing laws, the role of law enforcement, judiciary, and other stakeholders, and identifies gaps in policy and practice. Using doctrinal and empirical methods, the study highlights systemic failures, socio-economic vulnerabilities, and institutional lapses that perpetuate trafficking. The paper concludes with concrete recommendations for legal reforms, capacity building, and enhanced inter-agency coordination.

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Dr. Ram Shankar. (2024). Human Trafficking Laws in India: Implementation Challenges: A Critical Appraisal. Research Inspiration, 10(I), 16–28. https://doi.org/10.53724/inspiration/v10n1.04
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