Human Trafficking

New Section in CrPC for compensation to sexual crime victims

Section 357A has been inserted in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 vide the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008, which provides for compensation to victims of crime.

Aug 03, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

Human Rights Watch says domestic workers `trapped` in Oman

Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday that many foreign domestic workers in Oman are trapped in abusive employment, urging the sultanate to reform its "restrictive" immigration system.

Jul 13, 2016, 12:14 PM IST

Eight Mizoram girls rescued while being trafficked to Gujarat

Eight tribal girls from Mizoram were rescued from a car while being trafficked to Gujarat.

Jul 03, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

U.S. downgrades Myanmar, raises Thailand in human trafficking report

The United States places Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Sudan and Haiti on its list of worst human trafficking offenders.

Jul 01, 2016, 11:44 AM IST

US downgrades Myanmar, raises Thailand in human trafficking report

The United States placed Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Sudan and Haiti on its list of worst human trafficking offenders on Thursday, drawing guarded praise from some human rights groups following criticism that last year’s State Department report was politicized.

Jul 01, 2016, 01:35 AM IST

Caught! Top model arrested in high-profile drug racket case — Know details

Narcotics Control Bureau of Karnataka on Thursday arrested a top female model on charges of drug peddling in the city.

Jun 23, 2016, 17:41 PM IST

Britain plans to send warship to fight smuggling of people, arms off Libya: Cameron

A U.N. Security Council resolution would be needed to go after arms traffickers on the high seas, ministers said at the time.

May 27, 2016, 03:52 AM IST

8 minor boys rescued from human trafficking in Odisha

Eight minor boys were rescued while allegedly being trafficked to Tamil Nadu and Kerala, from the railway station here by members of an NGO working for children.

May 05, 2016, 16:30 PM IST

Goa MLA Babush Monseratte, booked for raping minor girl, surrenders

The Goa Police has arrested Atanasio Monserrate also known as Babush, who was expelled by the Congress and is now an independent legislator.

May 05, 2016, 16:00 PM IST

Minor alleges when she woke up, Goa MLA Atanasio Monserratte was sitting next to her naked

The 16-year-old girl from Nepal told the police that her step mother and another woman sold her to expelled Congress legislator Atanasio Monserratte.

May 05, 2016, 12:46 PM IST

Cabinet nod for India-UAE MoU to prevent human trafficking

In order to effectively curb the menace of human trafficking to Middle East, India and the UAE will soon sign an MoU for cooperation in preventing and combating the crime.

Apr 13, 2016, 14:22 PM IST

Teenaged girl allegedly sold by unidentified woman

A 15-year-old girl was rescued from a house in a village here after she was allegedly sold by an unidentified woman, police said today.

Apr 03, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

Goa: Two persons held for human trafficking; three girls rescued

A man and a woman were today arrested for alleged human trafficking for prostitution, and three girls were rescued from their trap, police said today.

Feb 27, 2016, 13:12 PM IST

Know what porn viewing can do to people

The new study represented the first-ever report on the efficacy of the US' anti-human trafficking efforts.

Feb 26, 2016, 08:01 AM IST

KBC contestant gets death threat in Bihar. Know why

An unidentified man has threatened to kill Fatima Khatoon, fighting against prostitution and human trafficking in Bihar`s Araria district and a star of `Kaun Banega Crorepati` contest last year, police said on Wednesday.

Dec 30, 2015, 13:19 PM IST