Adult Entertainment Laws in India
Sex Work
Legal
Brothels
Prohibido
Street
Prohibido
Advertising
Prohibido
Client Risk
Alto
Worker Risk
Alto
Resumen legal
Selling legal for adults but related activities criminalized making practice dangerous.
En la práctica
The Immoral Traffic Prevention Act 1956 technically allows individual sex work but criminalises brothels, pimping, and kerb crawling. Sonagachi in Kolkata is one of Asia's largest red-light districts. Workers face extreme vulnerability due to the legal framework. Decriminalisation is actively advocated.
Last updated: 19 April 2026
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Ver localesFrequently Asked Questions
Sí. La prostitución (el trabajo sexual) es legal en India.
No. Regentar un burdel es ilegal en India.
No. La prostitución callejera está prohibida en India.
No. Anunciar servicios para adultos está prohibido en India.
Los clientes afrontan un riesgo legal alto en India, incluida la posibilidad de ser procesados. En algunos países comprar sexo es delito aunque venderlo no lo sea.
Las personas trabajadoras sexuales afrontan un riesgo legal alto en India, incluida la posibilidad de ser procesadas.
The Immoral Traffic Prevention Act 1956 technically allows individual sex work but criminalises brothels, pimping, and kerb crawling. Sonagachi in Kolkata is one of Asia's largest red-light districts. Workers face extreme vulnerability due to the legal framework. Decriminalisation is actively advocated.
Aviso legal: This is general information only, not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current local regulations before acting on this information.