The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act,1986

The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 is a crucial social welfare legislation enacted to safeguard children from exploitation and hazardous employment. The Act prohibits the employment of children below a prescribed age in all occupations and regulates the working conditions of adolescents, ensuring their safety, health, and development.

This publication presents the accurate and updated bare text of the Act, enabling readers to understand its scope, definitions, prohibited occupations, working hour restrictions, and penalties for violations. It plays a vital role in enforcing India’s constitutional commitment to child welfare and aligns with international labour standards on child rights and dignity.

The Act also empowers authorities to conduct inspections, initiate prosecutions, and impose strict punishments on offenders, making it a cornerstone of labour welfare and social justice law. This book serves as a practical reference for interpreting compliance obligations and enforcement procedures relating to child and adolescent employment.