Supreme Court of India · 2022-03-24
SARTAJ KHAN vs THE STATE OF UTTARAKHAND THRU PRINICPAL SECRETARY HOME
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/5579
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SARTAJ KHAN
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTARAKHAND THRU PRINICPAL SECRETARY HOME
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Sartaj Khan for attempting to traffic a minor girl from Nepal, affirming the High Court's decision. The court emphasized the seriousness of human trafficking and the need for stringent enforcement of laws protecting minors. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the legal framework against human trafficking in India.