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Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2017. -

Adoption: 2017-04-20 | IND-2017-R-110006

Makes a number of amendments to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (61 of 1986), including through the amendment of the title to Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (61 of 1986). Deals with, inter alia, responsibilities of Central Government concerning the prohibition of child labour (section 2A) regulating circumstances when a child can help his family without affecting their education (section 2B) and children who work as artists (section 2C).

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Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016 (No. 35 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-07-30 | Date of entry into force: 2016-09-01 | IND-2016-L-105989

Makes some major amendments to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 by:
- Amending the Long Title;
- Amending section 2 concerning definitions of "Adolescent" and "Child";
- Amending section 3 concerning Prohibition of employment of children in any occupation and process;
- Inserting a new section 3A concerning prohibition of employment of adolescents in certain hazardous occupations and processes;
- Making minor amendments to sections 4-13;
- Amending section 14 concerning penalties for violations of the Act;
- Inserting new sections 14A (offences to be cognizable), 14B (Child and Adolescent Labour Rehabilitation Fund), 14C (Rehabilitation of rescued child or adolescent), and 14D (Compounding offences);
- Inserting new sections 17A (District Magistrate to implement the provisions.) and 17B (Inspection and monitoring);
- Amending consequentially section 18;
- Amends the list in the Schedule.

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The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (No. 2 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2015-12-31 | IND-2015-L-103210

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to children alleged and found to be in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection by catering to their basic needs through proper care, protection, development, treatment, social re-integration, by adopting a child-friendly approach in the adjudication and disposal of matters in the best interest of children and for their rehabilitation through processes provided, and institutions and bodies established, hereinunder and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules, 2012 (GSR 823(E)). -

Adoption: 2012-10-14 | IND-2012-M-93629

Implements the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules. Provides that the District Child Protection Unit is to keep a register of interpreters, translators and special educators. Also makes provision for care procedures, emergency medical care and provisions on the monitoring and implementation of the Act.

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Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2012 (No. 30 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-06-19 | IND-2012-L-92077

Amends the 2009 Act to extend the application of the Act to Children with disabilities.

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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (No. 32 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-06-19 | Date of entry into force: 2012-11-14 | IND-2012-L-92079

An Act to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography and provide for establishment of Special Courts for trial of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

This Act was amended by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (No. 13 of 2013) adding a new section 42 and 42A concerning alternate punishments and providing that the Act will not to be in derogation of any other Act.

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministry of Labour and Employment Resolution No. S.27019/93-CL concerning the Composition of the Central Advisory Body on Child Labour. -

Adoption: 2011-11-03 | IND-2011-M-93729

This Resolution repeals the previous Ministerial Resolution of 3rd June 2008. It contains the new composition of the Central Advisory Body on Child Labour. The Minister of Labour and Employment is the Chairperson of the CAB and it has 48 other members on the Body consisting of representatives from other concerned Ministries as well as employers' and workers' organizations, institution, NGOs and other interested parties in Child Labour. Its role is to review the implementation of the existing legislation administered by the Central Government; suggest welfare measures as well as welfare measures for the welfare of working children; review the progress of welfare measures for working children; and recommend the industries and areas where there must be progressive elimination of child labour. The Board is to meet as and when so required by the Chairperson.

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministry of Labour and Employment Notification No. S.O. 2469(E) amending the Schedule to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 (No. 61 of 1986).

Adoption: 2010-10-04 | IND-2010-M-93653

Amends the Schedule, Part A Occupations by adding "(17) Circus; (18) Caring of Elephants" to the list of hazardous occupations.

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Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (No. 35 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-08-26 | IND-2009-L-92078

Provides that every child from the age of six years to fourteen years old has the right to free and compulsory education in a neighbourhood school until completion of elementary schooling. Provides for the obligations of government and local authorities to implement this.

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Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (Act No. 6 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-01-10 | IND-2007-L-75845

Prohbits the marriage of children, defined as being a male under the age of twenty-one years or a female under the age of 18 years. All child marriages are to be voidable.

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Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006 (No. 4 OF 2007). -

Adoption: 2006-12-29 | IND-29-L-76814

Amends section 4 of Act No. 4 of 2006.

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Rules, 2006. -

Adoption: 2006-07-31 | IND-2006-M-93620

Implements the Commission for the Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 (No. 4 of 2006). Sets out more details with respect to eligibility to be a member of the Commission, duties and powers of the Commission as well as its functioning.

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The Commission for the Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 (No. 4 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-01-20 | IND-2006-L-75846

Provides for the consititution of the Commission for the Protection of Child Rights, and Children's Courts for providing speedy trial of offences against children or of violation of child rights. Implements the UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child (acceeded 11/122/1992), and the National Charter for Children, 2003.

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Order No. H-11013/3/98-CL of the Government of India and the Ministry of Labour and Employment. -

Adoption: 1998-12-30 | IND-1998-M-93730

The Scheme for National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) provides for a Central Monitoring Committee for the overall supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the National Child Labour Projects. It has, therefore, been decided to constitute a Central Monitoring Committee for NCLP with the following composition:-

(i) Secretary, Ministry of Labour Chairperson
(ii) Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, Member Government of Andhra Pradesh
(iii) Labour Secretaries of the States of Bihar, Gujrat, Karnataka, Member Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
(iv) Joint Secretary, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Member Resource Development
(v) Financial Advisor, Ministry of Labour Member
(Vi) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Areas and Employment Member
(vii) Joint Secretary, Women and Child Development Member
(viii) Director, V.V,Giri National Labour Institute, Noida. Member
(iX) Joint Secretary, Child Labour Cell Member Secretary

2. The Child Labour Cell of the Ministry of Labour will function as the Secretariat of the Monitoring Committee.

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Tamil Nadu Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Rules, 1994 (S.R.O. No. A-66 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-07-07 | IND-1994-R-40686

Provide for working hours for child labour, maintenance of registers, and procedures for obtaining certificates of age. Child labour is not permitted to work in dangerous operations. Other measures are also provided to protect the health and safety of child labourers.

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Orissa Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Rules, 1994 (S.R.O. No. 219 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-02-24 | IND-1994-R-40685

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 prohibits the engagement of children in certain employment and regulates the conditions of work of children in certain other employment. These rules have been made by the State of Orissa under the said Act to carry into effect the objectives of the said Act. It provides for working hours to be followed for child labour, maintenance of registers of child labour, procedure for obtaining certificate of age, prohibition of child labour in dangerous operations and measures for protection of child labourers, and of their health and safety.

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Rules 1988 (G.S.R. 847(E)). (Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Rules 1988) -

Adoption: 1988-08-10 | Date of entry into force: 1988-08-10 | IND-1988-R-27804

Rules promulgated under the authority of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. Sets out more details as to the composition and functioning of the Child Labour Technical Advisory Committee (LCTAC). Rule 17 mandates the format for a "certificate of age" to be carried by all young workers.

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Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 (No. 61 of 1986). -

Adoption: 1986-12-23 | Date of entry into force: 1986-12-23 | Date of gradual entry into force: 1993-05-26 | IND-1986-L-27803

An Act to prohibit the engagement of children in certain employments and to regulate the conditions of work for children in certain other employments. It applies to children under the age of fourteen years. It prohibits their employment in several listed trades, including work connected to railroads and ports. Within trades where children may work, the Act fixes the hours of work, forbids night work, provides for a weekly day of rest, and specifies basic health and safety requirements. The Schedule to the Act sets out the processes and occupations in which it is forbidden to employ children under the age of 14 years. This list is periodically amended by the Child Labour Technical Advisory Committee.

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Prohibition of Employment of Children in certain Occupations and Processes
Part III - Regulation of Conditions of Work of Children
Part IV - Miscellaneous

Schedule A - Occupations
Schedule B - Processes

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The Juvenile Justice Act (No. 53 of 1986). -

Adoption: 1986-12-01 | IND-1986-L-66914

Chapter I: Preliminary (sections 1 to 3)
Chapter II: Competent authorities and institutions for juveniles (sections 4 to 12)
Chapter III: Neglected juveniles (sections 13 to 17)
Chapter IV: Delinquent juveniles (sections 18 to 26)
Chapter V: Procedure of competent authorities generally and appeals and revision from orders of such authorities (sections 27 to 40)
Chapter VI: Special offences in respect of juveniles (sections 41 to 45)
Chapter VII: Miscellaneous (sections 46 to 63)

Makes provision for the punishment for cruelty to juvenile (section 41), the employment of juveniles for begging (section 42) and the exploitation of juvenile employees (section 44).

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Employment of Children (Amendment) Act 1978 (No. 39 of 1978).

Adoption: 1978-11-20 | IND-1978-L-12931

Amends ss. 3,3 E and 4 of the Employment of Children Act 1938 (LS 1938-Ind. 5...1951-Ind. 6).

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Amendment to the Minimum Wages Act 1948 (No. 11 of 1948).

Adoption: 1971-06-18 | IND-1971-L-17093

Revised schedule of classes of employment and minimum rates of wages for manual workers, including young workers, children and apprentices with particular reference to the cotton industry.

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Children Act, 1960 (No. 60 of 1960). -

Adoption: 1960-12-26 | IND-1960-L-48108

Provides for the establishment of Child Welfare Boards, Children's Court, child care centres, and care of neglected children. S. 42 prohibits the employment of children for begging; s. 44 sanctions exploitation of child employees.

India - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956 (No. 105 of 1956). -

Adoption: 1956-12-30 | IND-1956-L-73610

Provides for the licensing of institutions established and maintained for the reception, care, protection and welfare of women or children.