The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, is an Indian law aimed at eliminating child labor. It prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in hazardous occupations and regulates conditions of work for children aged 14 to 18 in non-hazardous jobs. The law seeks to protect children's rights to education, health, and proper development, acknowledging that childhood should be a time for learning, not labor. Enforcement mechanisms are put in place to address violations, with the goal of creating a safer, healthier environment for all children in India.