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| Introduction | The case involves allegations of wrongful confinement and human trafficking of a domestic worker against Ajay Malik and Ashok Kumar. The appeals challenge separate High Court rulings—one rejecting Ajay Malik’s plea to quash the criminal proceedings and the other discharging Ashok Kumar from the case. |
| Factual Background | The complainant, a tribal woman from Chhattisgarh, was allegedly trafficked to Delhi and placed as a domestic worker by a fraudulent agency. She was later employed at Ajay Malik’s residence in Dehradun. While Malik and his family were away, she claimed to have been locked in the house, with the key entrusted to Ashok Kumar. Upon her complaint, police rescued her and filed an FIR against multiple accused, including Malik and Kumar. |
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| Conclusion | The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against Ajay Malik, citing lack of evidence. It upheld the discharge of Ashok Kumar. The court directed the government to form a committee for recommending laws to protect domestic workers. |
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Case Summary -The Supreme Court of India heard two appeals arising from an FIR alleging wrongful confinement and trafficking of a domestic worker. The complainant, a tribal woman, was employed at Ajay Malik’s residence, where she claimed to have been locked in during his absence. The court found that the complainant had access to an exit and a mobile phone, contradicting the allegations. It quashed proceedings against Malik and upheld the discharge of Ashok Kumar due to lack of evidence. Additionally, the court highlighted the absence of legal protections for domestic workers and directed the government to consider legislative reforms.
SOURCE : SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
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