Legal Dimensions and Challenges in Human Trafficking in India

Human trafficking is a crime, a direct violation of human rights and a pervasive global problem. With a view of protecting, rehabilitating and preventing human trafficking different legislations and policies have been made. It is contradictory that despite of having laws on anti-trafficking, it is gradually increasing and is world third most organised criminal activity. The actual scenario prevailing in the society to curb the problem is ascertained. The study also emphasis on various aspects and the gravity of the crime. The trade of human trafficking is a huge threat to human’s right, dignity and towards their liberty. It is a huge problem that extend across borders of the countries. The study presents the characteristics and contrast in legal system, since human trafficking is a diverse crime, its legal framework needs to be properly addressed for protection of the victims, abolishment of the crime and the punishment to the criminals.