The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to come up with an action plan to prevent trafficking of girls for sexual exploitation, their rescue and rehabilitation, after holding discussions with all states.
The apex court asked the Centre to discuss the report of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on prevention, rescue and rehabilitation of trafficking victims.
The bench headed by Justice A R Dave gave the directions after hearing senior advocate Dushyant Dave, who sought the same for the authorities, saying that the problem is grave.
Dave, representing NGO Prajwala, which had moved the court against the trafficking of girls and women for commercial sexual exploitation, also lauded the NALSA for its recommendations.
The NALSA, in its report filed with the apex court, has suggested roles of various stakeholders in the prevention, rescue and rehabilitation of victims of trafficking for commercial and sexual exploitation.
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