Question
Which of the following provisions is used to address the
offence of child labour under Indian law?Solution
The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 specifically addresses the issue of child labour in India. It: • Prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in hazardous occupations. • Regulates the conditions under which children can work in non-hazardous industries. Additionally, India has ratified International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions on child labour, and the law was amended in 2016 to further strengthen provisions and introduce stricter penalties. • The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 deals with the prevention of child marriages, not child labour. • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 addresses the sexual exploitation of children. • The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 focuses on the care and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law.
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