The Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1956

Commentary on The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 is a practitioner-focused resource that unpacks India’s principal anti-trafficking statute. Each provision of the Act is reproduced and followed by clear explanation of legal elements, drafting notes and citations to judicial authorities illustrating judicial interpretation. The book covers core offences (trafficking, brothel-keeping, procurement), procedural powers (search, seizure, arrest), protective measures (rescue, interim shelter, maintenance and rehabilitation), and the functioning of special courts. Emphasis is placed on victim-sensitive procedure, statutory duties of police and social agencies, interplay with juvenile/child-welfare laws and human-trafficking protocols, and coordination between enforcement agencies and NGOs. Practical appendices include model FIRs, sample rescue and production orders, shelter-home management checklists, guidance for evidentiary preservation, and advocacy notes for litigating on behalf of victims. Policy notes discuss gaps in enforcement and recommendations for improving rehabilitation, survivor compensation and prevention strategies. Designed for prosecutors, defence counsel, police officers, NGOs and policymakers, the commentary converts complex statutory and procedural material into operational guidance that supports both enforcement and victim care.