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2008 Supreme(SC) 2009
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
A.K. MATHUR, P. SATHASIVAM, JJ.
Bachpan Bachao Andolan - Petitioner
Versus
Union of India and others - Respondents
Writ Petition (C) No. 51 of 2006.
Decided on : 30-07-2008
The court's emphasis on the need for guidelines to address sexual abuse and trafficking, as well as the abuse of children working in the circus.
Headnote:
Guidelines - Sexual Abuse and Trafficking of Children Working in Circus - Court directs parties to file affidavit for guidelines
Fact of the Case:
The court directed the learned counsel for both parties to file a proper affidavit suggesting guidelines for sexual abuse and trafficking, as well as the abuse of children working in the circus.
Finding of the Court:
The court directed the Government of India to provide proper assistance by suggesting certain guidelines, and requested a response to the suggested guidelines given in the petition at page 381 of volume II.
Issues: Guidelines for sexual abuse and trafficking, abuse of children working in the circus
Ratio Decidendi: The court emphasized the need for guidelines to address the issues of sexual abuse and trafficking, as well as the abuse of children working in the circus, and sought input from the Government of India and the parties involved.
Final Decision: The case was put up for further review after four weeks.
ORDER :
A.K. Mathur and P. Sathasivam, JJ.
Learned counsel for both the parties are directed to file a proper affidavit that what guidelines can be given for the sexual abuse and trafficking as well as the abuse of the children working in the circus. The Government of India should provide proper assistance by suggesting certain guidelines on which a direction can be given by this Court. They may also give their response to the suggested guidelines given in the petition at page 381 of volume II.
2. Put up after four weeks.
