VISHAL JEET vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

The Supreme Court, in a public interest litigation under Article 32, addressed the issues of forced prostitution and the Devadasi and Jogin traditions. It held that prostitution is a socio-economic problem requiring preventive measures rather than punitive actions against victims, who are often unwilling participants. The Court directed the establishment of Advisory Committees for the rehabilitation of victims and emphasized the need for law enforcement to act swiftly against perpetrators. The judgment referenced Article 23 regarding the right against exploitation and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, among other statutes.