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The domestic worker had accused the Indian diplomat of forcing her to work without adequate compensation for three years and subjecting her to physical and mental abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Noting that the India was making significant efforts to fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the report recommended that India develop a comprehensive anti-trafficking law or amend anti-trafficking legislation to be in line with the 2000 UN TIP Protocol.<br \/>\nIt also asked India to increase prosecutions and convictions on all forms of trafficking, including bonded labour and encourage states to establish special anti-trafficking courts.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A US report accusing India of being a source, destination, and transit country for forced labour and sex trafficking, has asked New Delhi to develop a comprehensive anti-trafficking law. 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