NEW DELHI, April 9 -- The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concern over rising cases of child trafficking across the country, urging states and Union Territories to treat the issue with urgency and act in a coordinated manner to prevent it from spiralling out of control.

A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan said that while the court can monitor developments, the primary responsibility lies with state governments, police and concerned agencies to act decisively.

The court criticised the "lackadaisical" approach of several states and UTs in implementing its April 15, 2025 judgment aimed at dismantling organised trafficking networks. It noted that effective action requires stronger political and administ...