6.14.3. Legislations

Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 is the legislation to check child labor. The Act prohibits employment of children below 14 years in certain occupations such as automobile workshops, bidi-making, carpet weaving, handloom and power loom industry, mines and domestic work.

In 2016, Parliament passed Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016. It amends 1986 Act to widen its scope against child labour and stricter punishments for violation.

The Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 was enacted to provide for speedy trials of offences committed against children and violation of child rights.

In 2006, government banned the employment of children as domestic servants or working establishments like hotels. It warned that anyone employing children below the age of 14 years is liable for penal action.