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Supreme Court Landmark Ruling: Sex Workers Recognized as Victims, Not Criminals

Bench establishes pioneering Victim Protection Plan in Prajwala case, demarcating voluntary adult sex work from forced human trafficking.

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Legal Desk
September 11, 2026• 5 min read
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Supreme Court Landmark Ruling: Sex Workers Recognized as Victims, Not Criminals
Image representation of supreme court landmark ruling: sex workers recognized as victims, not criminals

New Delhi: In Prajwala vs Union of India, the Supreme Court ruled that victims of commercial sexual exploitation must be shielded as protected victims rather than prosecuted as offenders, prohibiting coercive detention.

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Comments (2)

JD
John Doe2 hours ago

Excellent reporting on this issue. It's crucial that we stay informed about these developments.

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Alice Smith5 hours ago

I wonder how this will affect the local communities in the long run. Would love to see a follow-up article.