Delhi High Court Seeks Responses on PIL Alleging Child Trafficking at Railway Stations
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Delhi HC Seeks Responses on PIL Alleging Child Trafficking at Railway Stations
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News18•01-04-2026, 17:00
Delhi HC Seeks Responses on PIL Alleging Child Trafficking at Railway Stations
•Delhi High Court issues notice to Delhi government and other authorities on a PIL concerning child trafficking at railway stations.
•The PIL, filed by Just Rights for Children Alliance and Association for Voluntary Action, highlights widespread and continuing child trafficking despite existing SOPs.
•Court directs Delhi government, Department of Women and Child Development, Union Ministry of Railways, Commissioner of Police, and NCPCR to file replies.
•NCPCR is asked to submit data on child trafficking cases in Delhi within six weeks to assist the court.
•Petition alleges serious lapses by authorities in rescuing and rehabilitating trafficked children, leading to violations of their fundamental rights.