NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and others and sought a detailed response from them on a plea alleging sharp rise in child trafficking cases during Covid-19 lockdown. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde was hearing the petition filed by NGO Bachpan Bachao Andolon (BBA) seeking appropriate directions to stop child trafficking during the lockdown. Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta appeared for the Central government, whereas the petitioner was represented by HS Phoolka. … Continue reading SC issues notice to Centre on child trafficking issue