The Supreme Court has voiced grave concern over rising cases of child trafficking, saying gangs are operating across the country and if States and Union territories do not take immediate action, thing will go beyond control.
The court said only the State government and its home department can act vigilantly in this regard.
Beware of child traffickers, Supreme Court cautions parents
“As a court we can monitor, but ultimately the action has to be on the part of the State government, the police, and other agencies. Therefore, this is our humble request”, a Bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan said during the hearing of a plea on Wednesday (April 8, 2026).
The Bench was irked over the "lackadaisical" approach of several States and UTs in implementing a 2025 judgment aimed at dismantling organised trafficking networks.
