Plea in Allahabad High Court calls for more Special Courts in UP for ITPA offences citing rise in human trafficking

The Court was told that while human trafficking in the State is on the rise, sufficient steps have not been taken to combat such trafficking.

Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court on Monday sought the State's response in plea seeking the establishment of more special courts in Uttar Pradesh to adjudicate trials under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITPA).

Allahabad High Court

Uttar Pradesh

ITPA

Special Courts

human trafficking

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Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes