Why is the Indian government not legalizing prostitution?

India in particular doesn't have a legal stand on prostitution. It neither says Prostitution is legal nor does it say it is illegal. But there is no intent on legalizing the prostitution, an act is passed in this regard - Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act which prevents organized form of prostitution. read more

India in particular doesn't have a legal stand on prostitution. It neither says Prostitution is legal nor does it say it is illegal. But there is no intent on legalizing the prostitution, an act is passed in this regard - Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act which prevents organized form of prostitution. read more

Prostitution should be legalized but only if the authorities ensure the protection of the women - and do not allow women to be sold into slavery. Considering how backward the India culture is with regards to women - I doubt that would happen. read more

A prostitute is still treated as a destructed of the Indian traditions, and prostitution considered as a social evil, while this is not the case. Prostitutes have the exact same rights as you or me. If I have the right to speech and expression, if I have the right to live freely, so does a prostitute. read more