The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Condition of Employment) Act, 1966
Section 24 of the Act defines that employment of the child under in this industry is strictly prohibited under this Act.
Plantation Labour Act, 1951
Section 25 of the Act specifies that Women and children can be employed only between the hours of 6 Am and 7 Pm They can be employed beyond these hours only with the permission of the State Government.
Domestic Worker (Registration Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2008
Section 14 of the Act specifies that no child shall be employed as a domestic worker or for any such incidental or ancillary work which is prohibited under any law.
The Mines Act, 1952
It states that no child shall be employed in any mines nor shall any child be allowed to be present in any part of mine, which is below ground, or in any open cast working in which any mining operations being carried on.
The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
The act prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 in a ship except for a training ship, home ship or a ship where other family members work. It also prohibits employment of young person below the age of 18 as trimmers and stokers except under certain specific conditions.
The Apprentices Act, 1961
It states that no person shall be qualified for being engaged as an apprentice to undergo apprenticeship training in any designated trade unless he is 14 years of age and satisfied such standards of education and physical fitness as may be prescribed.
Constitutional Provisions
Article 24 provides: strictly prohibits children to work in the hazardous environment.
Article 21and 45 gives the right to education to all children below the age of 14 years.
Article 39 declares the duty of the state to provide the children with a free and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity.
Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
This Act provides that a child being taken care of by a guardian or ward must thus be protected by them and no form of discrimination would be permitted on the same. The Act lays down rules and regulations keeping in mind the best interest of the child at all times. This leads to healthy growth and development of the child and creation of an atmosphere wherein the child can realize his optimum potential.
Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
After the enactment of this Act, adoption got codified and procedures for the same also came into existence. The codification of this Act led to adoption gaining a deeper meaning and importance in India. Prior to this, adoption was not recognized legally. But through this Act, the rights of the adoptive child and of the parents became specific.
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
The object of the Act is to prohibit solemnization of child marriage and connected and incidental matters. To ensure that child marriage is eradicated from within the society, the Government of India enacted Prevention of Child marriage Act 2006 by replacing the earlier legislation of Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929. This new Act is armed with enabling provisions to prohibit for child marriage, protect and provide relief to the victim and enhance punishment for those who abet, promote or solemnize such marriage. This Act also calls appointment of Child Marriage Prohibition Officer for implementing this Act.
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
The main object of the said Act is to prohibit the engagement of children in certain employments and regulation of condition of work of children in certain other employment.
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