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Human Trafficking In India

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ABSTRACT
Human trafficking is the trade of humans, most commonly for the purpose of slavery, forced labor, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others. This unjustified trade and exploitation of human beings in the 21st century reflects a sad state of affairs which confirms that the greatest ethical challenge facing the globe today is human trafficking. It portrays a contrasting picture of inequality among equals with regard to the right of every individual over his or her life, since trafficked victims are compelled to sell their inherent freedom. Their cry for help is drowned in the sea of constant oppression and general sense of apathy which has been continuing for centuries.
Human trafficking can occur within a country …show more content…

INTRODUCTION:
Human trafficking involves the use of human beings to exploit the vulnerable through forceful stripping of their dignity and self-worth. Every year millions of persons are trafficked both domestically and internationally in India. Trafficking in persons is estimated to be the fastest growing enterprise of the 21st century. This crime comes at an incalculable human cost and represents one of the most shameful facets of the modern world. Unsurprisingly, majority of the victims of human trafficking are women and children, the most marginalized segments of the society in the developing countries.
India is both a source and transit country for trafficking. It is estimated that 10% of India’s trafficking in persons is International while 90% is domestic. India serves as a destination for persons trafficked from neighboring countries such as Nepal and Bangladesh, and as a transit country for individuals being trafficked to the Middle East and other parts of the world. In addition, India is a source country for individuals trafficked to Europe, the Middle East and North America. The majority of trafficked persons in India, including men, women, boys and girls, are trafficked for purposes of forced …show more content…

R.H.Waghamode , J. L. Kalyan and S. S. Angadi, in their paper Human Trafficking In India: A Study, stated that Human Trafficking is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon and requires multidisciplinary approach. The key feature of the present research lies in its study not only of the affected women but also of the courts, police stations and complaints/FIRs regarding related crimes. For easy translation of the recommendations, the concerns have been concretized into formulating policies and programmes. The objectives of this research paper is to understand the problem and perspective of Human Trafficking, and attempt to analyze It 's Impact on Society, Preventive Measures, Legal Aspects for Human Trafficking in India, Role of Judiciary and also

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