STATUS OF

PROSTITUTIO
N IN INDIA
 WHAT IS PROSTITUTION?
Prostitution is a method of exploiting or
abusing people sexually for monetary gain.
It is widely believed that most prostitutes are
FEMALE, regardless of their gender.
Often referred to as the world's oldest
profession.
Asia's largest brothel,. Sonagachi, Kolkata, is
located in India
 THE LEGAL STATUS OF
PROSTITUTION IN INDIA
The countries are divided into
three categories in terms of
prostitution:
1) Where it is illegal to carry out
prostitution.
2) Where prostitution is legal but
with certain limitations and
restrictions.
3) Where prostitution is legal and
has proper laws.
 CRIMES AGAINST SEX WORKERS
The Pan India sex worker survey
finds that:-
 37% of women had been physically
abused by the police.
 51% of the women said they had
been verbally abused by law
enforcement officers.
 Women were forced to pay bribes
to the police in 22 percent of
cases.

National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of

Medicine, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/.
 EFFECTS OF ABSOLUTE
LEGALIZATION OF
PROSTITUTION IN INDIA
 Management of
brothels
 Prostitutes' Records
 Rehab Centers
 Enacting legislation
to combat crime
against sex workers
 Medical care