In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court recognise 'sex work as a profession' and issue…
In "Budhadev Karmaskar vs. State of West Bengal" (orders dated 19 May 2022), the Supreme Court recognised voluntary adult sex work as a profession and issued directions…
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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court recognise 'sex work as a profession' and issue directions for rehabilitation measures in respect of sex workers?
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In "Budhadev Karmaskar vs. State of West Bengal" (orders dated 19 May 2022), the Supreme Court recognised voluntary adult sex work as a profession and issued directions under Article 142 of the Constitution for the dignity, equal protection, and rehabilitation of sex workers, distinguishing voluntary sex work by adults from criminalised activities such as running a brothel.
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