CASE ANALYSIS – GAURAV JAIN VS UNION OF INDIA (1997) 8 SCC 114 : 1998 SCC (CRI) 25

AUTHOR – GARIMA PRADHAN, STUDENT AT ST. XAVIER’S UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA

Best Citation – GARIMA PRADHAN, CASE ANALYSIS – GAURAV JAIN VS UNION OF INDIA (1997) 8 SCC 114 : 1998 SCC (CRI) 25, ILE JOURNAL OF SOCIAL STUDIES (ILE JSS), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 8-11, APIS – 3920 – 0055 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

ABSTRACT

This case relates to a two-judge bench, formulating the guidelines to ameliorate the conditions of the prostitute’s progeny and child prostitutes. They are the unfortunate and underprivileged set of the society and are victims of flesh trade. The judges enjoin the State and other public-service organizations to ensure these victims are rescued, rehabilitated, protected and are given equal opportunities. The court also formed an Advisory Committee comprising of senior advocates, to submit its report suggesting measures for better implementation of rehabilitation work and create awareness. Overall significance of a Public Interest Litigation filed under article 32 was also explained by reiterating various precedents.

KEYWORDS: – Prostitution, Rehabilitation, Neglected children, Public Interest Litigation (PIL), Equality.