Thus, this act remained ineffective due to above mentioned drawbacks and traffickers who even if caught escaped through such loopholes. Resource book on the legal framework on anti human. Women trafficking and its effects on society a socio. Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called 3the immoral traffic preventionact, 1956. The immoral traffic prevention act, or itpa, also called the prevention of immoral trafficking act pita is a 1986 amendment of legislation passed in 1956 as a result of the signing by india of the united nations declaration in 1950 in new york on the suppression of trafficking. Immoral traffic prevention act, 1986 pita only discusses trafficking in relation to prostitution and not in relation to other purposes of trafficking such as domestic work, child labour, organ harvesting, etc. In pursuance of the international convention signed by india in 1950 pertaining to the prevention of immoral trafficking, a comprehensive act called immoral traffic prevention act was enacted in 1956. For instance, the immoral traffic prevention act, 1986 deals with trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 prevention act, 19561104 of 1956 30th. India had the immoral trafficking in persons act, 1956. Similarly, the bonded labour regulation act, 1986 and child labour regulation act, 1986 deal with exploitation for bonded labour.
Nov 15, 20 the preventive immoral traffic act 1956 1. Immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 it is the only legislation which specifically addresses trafficking and is currently pending amendment. Immoral trafficking of women and children in india patna. Amendments to this act have been under consideration since 2006. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 hereinafter referred to as act was initially enacted as the suppression of immoral traffic in women and girls act, 1956 in pursuance of the international convention for the suppression of the traffic in persons and of the exploitation of the prostitution of others signed at new york on 9th may. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 if any other person gets the benefit from the sexual exploitation of a child or any person, then it is sexual exploitation for commercial purpose, which is a punishable offence. This statement has clear overtones of derision and inevitability which unfortunately tend to get attached to victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking. Jul 26, 2014 the immoral traffic prevention act, 1986 has amended the immoral traffic suppression act, 1956. Apr 26, 2019 the immoral traffic prevention act, 1956.
The act, then called the all india suppression of immoral traffic act sita, was amended to the current law. Hence, parliament amended this act twice, in 1970 and 1986. There are so many legislations present in the country which deals with the issue of trafficking in various aspects, for example, the immoral trafficking prevention act, 1986 prohibits the commercial sexual activities and also talks about the rehabilitation of the sex workers. In the meantime, section 370 was introduced in the ipc through a criminal act amendment, which redefined trafficking. Sexual exploitation or abuse of persons for commercial purposes. Findings of the nhr report prompted the mwcd to move the immoral traffic prevention amendment bill, 2006. Similarly, the criminal law amendment act, 20 which led to the enactment of sections 370. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 hereinafter referred to as act was initially enacted as the suppression of immoral traffic in women and girls act, 1956 in pursuance of the international convention for the suppression of the traffic in persons and of the exploitation of the prostitution of others signed at new york on 9th may, 1950. The immoral traffic prevention act 1956 was amended and renamed in 1986. The immoral traffic prevention amendment bill, 2006.
The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 the parliament of india enacted the suppression of immoral traffic in women and children act, 1956 also known as sita, as india was signatory to the united nations international convention for the suppression of traffic in persons and of the exploitation of others of 1950. For this illegal activity of sexual exploitation a person is appointed, contracted, purchased or hired. Jul 18, 2018 in addition, there are also other laws which regulate trafficking for specific purposes. Trafficking humans seem to profit trafficker solely, causes harm and abuses victim trafficked, therefore, need to be arbitrated as immoral since the act harms a lot of individuals than benefits. Once again, parliamentary debates during the 1986 amendment 1 see, the suppression of immoral traffic act, 1933 bengal act vi of 1933 that applied to the province of bengal. An overview in india, the legal regime on sex work in india is laid down under the immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 itpa.
Orissa had no cases registered for immoral trafficking as was the case with northeastern states of arunachal pradesh, nagaland and tripura. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 india code. A total of 5,073 cases remained pending for investigation at the end of the year 2015 table6a. A bill further to amend the immoral traffic prevention act, 1956. The act was passed in line with the international convention for the suppression of the traffic in persons and of the exploitation of the prostitution of others, signed by india on may 9, 1950.
An act to provide in pursuance of the international convention signed at new york on the 9th day of may, 1950, for 2the prevention of immoral traffic. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 prevention act, 19561 104 of 1956 30th. The board is durbars effort, first, to express its anti trafficking stance to the state of india, and second, to indicate the necessity of delinking trafficking from prostitution, as they are now conflated under the immoral trafficking prevention act itpa. Other legislations there are some more legislations which directly or. It is not sure how it will be determined that an act is likely to lead to trafficking. An act to provide in pursuance of the international convention signed at new york on the 9th day of may, 1950, for the prevention of immoral traffic. Critical analysis of the trafficking of persons protection.
Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the immoral traffic prevention act, 1956. The present case is an appeal directed against judgment and order dated 27. Be it enacted by parliament in the seventh year of the republic of india as follows. Puna ram borah for investigation and finally after completion of investigation the charge sheet was submitted by oc nabin borah against the accused persons usec 3 4 of the immoral trafficking p act. We dont need the trafficking of persons prevention. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 introduction bill no. Immoral traffic prevention act, 195686 dowry prohibition.
The immoral traffic prevention amendment bill, 2018 by shrimati darshana vikram jardosh, m. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 introduction. Utilitarianism has an uncertain standpoint on if trafficking humans are ethical or otherwise. A very brief analysis of the immoral traffic prevention act, 1956. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1986, originally the suppression of immoral traffic in women and girls sita, 1956, is the central legislation dealing with trafficking in india. The suppression of immoral traffic in women and girls amendment act, 1986 44 of 1986 w.
Be it enacted by parliament in the sixtyninth year of the republic of india as follows. Prevention amendment bill societies registration ac bombay. It makes the sexual exploitation of male and female a cognizable. As a result of substitution of the words immoral traffic prevention act for the words suppression of immoral traffic in women and girls act made by section 3 of the. In 1986 sita was drastically amended and renamed the immoral traffic. Since the main target group is the law enforcement and justice delivery systems, including police, prosecutors and judiciary, analysis of legal provisions have been done from this perspective. If any other person gets the benefit from the sexual exploitation of a child or any person, then it is sexual exploitation for commercial purpose, which is a punishable offence. Bill further to amend the immoral traffic prevention act, 1956.
Is there a need for reforms in human trafficking law ipleaders. Police raid bar in mumbai, detain 18 people he added that a case under prevention of immoral trafficking act pita was registered against the five hotel officials and workers arrested in the raid. The law that is most widely used in the context of human trafficking, the prevention of repression against women and children act 2000, deals only with the trafficking of women and children for prostitution and other immoral purposes. It is named after congressman james robert mann of illinois in its original form the act made it a felony to engage in interstate or foreign commerce transport of any woman or girl for the purpose of.
The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956legislative department. It penalizes trafficking of women and children for commercial sexual exploitation. The preventive immoral traffic act 1956 slideshare. Immoral traffic prevention act, 195686 dowry prohibition act, 1961 dowry prohibition maintenance of lists of presents to the bride and bridegroom rules, 1985 indecent representation of women prohibition act, 19862003 s. Be it enacted by parliament in the sixtyninth year of the republic of india as. However, it is believed that the presence of separate. Immoral traffic prevention act, 1956, protection of children from sexual offences act pocso act, 2012, bonded labour system abolition act, 1976, prohibition of child marriage act, 2006 and child and adolescent labour prohibition and regulation act, 1986. Prohibition of child trafficking yes sections 366a, 366b, 370, 372, and 373 of the indian penal code. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 2 makes trafficking and sexual exploitation of persons for commercial purpose a punishable offence. Any house, room or a premises which is used for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Amendment proposed in immoral traffic prevention act 1956. Immoral traffic prevention act in 1950, the government of india ratified the united nations convention for the suppression of the traffic in persons and of the exploitation of the prostitution of others pdf, which conflates prostitution and trafficking. Purpose for trafficking female prostitution bonded and forced labour beggary. An act to provide in pursuance of the international.
Immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 lawsisto cental acts. Immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 lawsisto cental. Pathrose k raju the immoral traffic prevention act, 1956. The current legislation specifically dealing with trafficking is the immoral traffic prevention act, 1986 itpa. Prostitution and immoral human traffic of women prevention. The immoral traffic prevention act or itpa is a 1986 amendment of legislation passed in 1956 as a result of the signing by india of the united nations declaration in 1950 in new york on the suppression of trafficking. A total of disposal of crimes relating to human trafficking by courts out of 19,717 cases relating to human trafficking, trials have been completed in. Immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 gp2 free download as powerpoint presentation. The suppression of immoral traffic act was introduced in bangladesh in 1933.
Oct 29, 2006 the immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 2 makes trafficking and sexual exploitation of persons for commercial purpose a punishable offence. Other legislations there are some more legislations which directly or indirectly deal with human. The trafficking of persons prevention, protection and. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 104 of 1956 5.
It is a special legislation that deals exclusively with trafficking. This act was later ammended and renamed as the immoral. Given that forced labour constitutes the largest trafficking problem in india, this seems surprising. The following is an outline of the provisions in this law that pertains to children below the age of 18. Resource book on the legal framework on anti human trafficking. Amendment proposed in immoral traffic prevention, act, 1956. Section 5 of the immoral traffic prevention act 98,100 prohibition of commercial sexual exploitation of children yes sections 366a, 366b, 370a, 372, and 373 of the indian penal code. The prevention of immoral trafficking act pita act is meant to combat trafficking of females as well as prostitution in the city. Women trafficking and its effects on society a sociolegal study.
An act to provide in pursuance of the international convention signed at new york on the 9th day of may, 1950, for the prevention of immoral traffic be it enacted by parliament in the seventh year of the republic of india as follows. This act may be called 1 the immoral traffic prevention act, 1956. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 is in pursuance to the convention for the suppression of the traffic in persons and of the exploitation of the prostitution of others. The whiteslave traffic act, also called the mann act, is a united states federal law, passed june 25, 1910 ch. Accordingly the act was renamed as the immoral traffic prevention act 1956. The act, then called the all india suppression of immoral traffic act.
An act to provide in pursuance of the international convention signed at new york on the 9th day of may. The act was further amended and changed in 1986, resulting in the immoral traffic prevention act also known as pita. Immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 being amended indian penal code select provisions juvenile justice care and protection of children act 2000 child marriage prohibition act 2006 a comprehensive scheme for prevention of trafficking and rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration of victims of trafficking for commercial sexual. The immoral traffic prevention act, 1956 free download as powerpoint presentation. A critical analysis rupali rathor1 introduction prostitution is often referred to as the oldest profession in the world.
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