More steps needed to save children from exploitation: HC judge

A Bombay High Court judge on Thursday said efforts need to be stepped up to save children from various forms of exploitation.

Justice S C Dharamadhikari said children have certain rights and those should not be denied to them.

He was speaking as the chief guest at the flagging off ceremony of a month-long campaign against trafficking of children here.

Justice Dharamadhikari said, "We, as a society, have failed our children, and we should now step up our efforts to save them from various forms of exploitation. If we are able to extend a helping hand to distressed children, the nation will usher on the path of development."