Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Brothel Customer, Citing No Inducement of Prostitution

The Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a man accused under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act after finding no material to show that he induced or procured prostitution.

The Court held that merely availing the services of a sex worker does not attract offences under Sections 3, 5, or 7 of the Act unless there is evidence of inducement or involvement in running the brothel.

It noted that the prosecution had no case that the petitioner brought or compelled the women for prostitution. 

The Court therefore set aside all proceedings against him.