Patna High Court Orders Bihar Government to Act Against Child Trafficking in Orchestra, Dance Groups

The Patna High Court directed the Bihar government to take immediate steps against the allegations that minor girls are being trafficked and exploited under the guise of performing in orchestra, dance, and theatre groups in Bihar. 

The bench of Acting Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Partha Sarthy was hearing a PIL by NGO Just Rights For Children Alliance, seeking regulation and monitoring of such groups.

Senior Advocate Sanjay Singh argued that the inaction violates child protection laws under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The court issued notice to the state and listed the matter for further hearing on July 25, 2025.