New Delhi, April 1 -- The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi government and several authorities on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) raising serious concerns about child trafficking at railway stations in the national capital.

The matter was heard by a bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia. The PIL has been filed by Just Rights for Children Alliance and the Association for Voluntary Action.

While issuing notice, the Court observed that the petition highlights a grave issue, stating that child trafficking at railway stations and surrounding areas appears to be widespread and continuing despite repeated concerns raised by courts in the past. The bench noted that although authorities, including ...