Article 23 of CoI : Article 23: Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rahul is a 14-year-old boy from a small village in Uttar Pradesh. He was promised a good job in a city by a local agent. However, once he reached the city, he was forced to work in a factory under terrible conditions without pay. His movements were restricted, and he was not allowed to leave. This situation falls under the prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour as per Article 23(1) of the Constitution of India. Rahul’s parents reported the case to the local authorities, leading to the rescue of Rahul and the arrest of the traffickers, who were then prosecuted under the law.

Example 2:

In a rural area of Bihar, a large landowner forces villagers to work on his fields without any wages, using threats of violence to ensure compliance. This practice is known as 'begar' and is explicitly prohibit...

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