In Brief
This judgment addresses the constitutional rights of sex workers and their children to live with dignity under Article 21. The Supreme Court, exercising powers under Article 142, issued comprehensive directions for rehabilitation and protection of sex workers, including ensuring equal legal protection, providing facilities for sexual assault victims, sensitive police conduct, and protection of identity. The Court also directed UIDAI to issue Aadhar Cards to sex workers without proof of residence through a proforma certificate process, ensuring confidentiality and preventing identification as sex workers.
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