Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
Article 23 — Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
Traffic in human beings and begar and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law. (2) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from imposing compulsory service for public purposes, and in imposing such service the State shall not make any discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caste or class or any of them.
Plain English Summary
This article strictly bans the buying, selling, or trafficking of human beings and any form of forced labour, such as begging. The government can require people to work for public purposes, but it cannot discriminate against anyone based on their religion, race, caste, or class.
Key Points
- It prohibits all forms of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
- Violating this rule is a punishable offence under the law.
- The State can mandate compulsory service for public needs.
- The State cannot discriminate against people when imposing such compulsory service based on religion, race, caste, or class.
Why It Matters
This article ensures the fundamental human dignity by protecting individuals from being bought, sold, or forced into labour, ensuring basic human rights are upheld.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.