As of April 16, 2025, there is no publicly available information indicating that the Supreme Court of India has ordered a specific child trafficking case to be tried within six months. However, the Court has recently expressed significant concern over delays in addressing human trafficking, particularly involving children.
In November 2024, the Supreme Court criticized the Union Government for its failure to establish a dedicated Organised Crime Investigative Agency (OCIA), a commitment made in 2015. The Court emphasized the need for a comprehensive anti-trafficking framework, highlighting the increasing prevalence of cyber-enabled trafficking and the necessity for victim protection and rehabilitation services .
Additionally, the Court directed the Centre to collaborate with states and union territories to formulate a proposal addressing inter-state trafficking of bonded laborers, including minors. The Court underscored the alarming statistics regarding the lack of immediate financial assistance to rescued bonded laborers and emphasized the need for a unified approach to tackle this issue .
While these directives underscore the Supreme Court’s commitment to expediting legal processes and enhancing protections for trafficking victims, there is no specific order mandating a child trafficking case to be tried within a six-month timeframe.
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