Budhadev Karmaskar vs State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Budhadev Karmaskar for the brutal murder of a sex worker, emphasizing the need for societal empathy towards sex workers under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court highlighted that sex workers, often driven by poverty, deserve dignity and protection, directing the Central and State Governments to create rehabilitation schemes for them, including vocational training opportunities. The judgment reinforces the principle that all individuals, regardless of their profession, have a right to live with dignity and calls for systemic changes to support marginalized communities.