SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestrax, spas
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that seeks to ban the employment of children in orchestras, dance troupes, and spas. The petition highlights serious concerns about child exploitation and trafficking in these sectors. It argues for stricter enforcement of the Child and Adolescent Labour Act to protect minors from being employed in exploitative conditions.
- ▪The Supreme Court is seeking responses from the Centre and child rights bodies on a PIL to ban child employment in certain entertainment sectors.
- ▪The petition claims that minors are being exploited in orchestras and spas, often under false pretenses.
- ▪Data from rescue operations indicate that many minors have been rescued from these exploitative environments.
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SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestrax, spasSC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestrax, spasPublished on: May 25, 2026 1:01 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, child rights body NCPCR, and the NHRC on a PIL seeking an absolute ban on the employment of children and adolescents in orchestras, dance troupes, massage parlours, and spas.SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestrax, spasA bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi took note of the submissions of senior advocate H S Phoolka, appearing for child rights collective 'Just Rights for…
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