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Prostitution itself is not illegal in India, but related acts like soliciting and practicing prostitution in public spaces are against the law. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act of 1956 aims to abolish prostitution by criminalizing brothel ownership and living off the earnings of sex workers. However, the law is vague and has been used to harass sex workers. It does not penalize clients. The law was amended in 2013 to define anyone under 18 as a child and prohibit child prostitution. Debate continues aro

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Prashant Pkm

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