The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (104 of 1956) Bare Act latest 2027

The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (104 of 1956) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: I-2) is an essential legal manual covering laws related to the prevention of immoral trafficking, rescue, and rehabilitation in India.

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as State of Maharashtra & Anr. Vs. Indian Hotel & Restaurants Assn. & Ors. (constitutional validity of Sections 33A and 33B of the Bombay Police Act, 1951, regarding the ban on dance bars and its relation to the prevention of immoral trafficking), Vishal Jeet Vs. Union of India and Ors. (public interest litigation (PIL) under Article 32 regarding forced prostitution and rehabilitation: the petition sought directions for an inquiry into forced prostitution, the Devadasi and Jogin traditions, and the rehabilitation of victims, invoking the Constitution of India and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956), The State of Uttar Pradesh Vs. Kaushaliya and Others (constitutional validity of Section 20 of the Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act, 1956), Shri A.C. Aggarwal Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Delhi & Anr. Vs. Mst. Ram Kali, Etc. (constitutional validity of Section 18 of the Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act, 1956 under Article 14 of the Constitution), and Budhadev Karmaskar Vs. State of West Bengal (revocation of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, and the recognition of the sex trade: application for modification of a previous court order regarding the constitution of a committee and its terms of reference concerning the rehabilitation and dignity of sex workers).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, short notes/comments, landmark judgments, and guidelines by the Supreme Court.