Gnazhal Rani J, Tamil Nadu National Law University
ABSTRACT
This research paper analyses the intricate field of sex worker and establishes it as a respectable legitimate profession. The first section discusses the Indian context while underlining the Supreme Court's recent ruling that "sex work is a profession" and included that sex work is a legitimate profession with equal rights to protection under the law. The research paper addresses the crucial question of legal recognition and argues that the widespread rejection of sex workers as professionals is a result of the lack of necessary documentation, which leaves them without legal standing. The paper's second half focuses on issues related to occupational health and safety in the context of sex worker. The research supports workplace safety precautions by highlighting the Supreme Court's position on the consistent application of criminal law based on age and consent. It also explores the social consequences of ignoring sex workers' health and safety requirements, highlighting the basic right to a life of dignity guaranteed by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In short, the research paper highlights the need to acknowledge sex work as a legitimate profession, clarifies the legal challenges that sex workers face, and emphasises the critical need to address their occupational health and safety. In the end, this research helps to create a more thorough understanding and support system for this frequently marginalised workforce.
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