India is home to almost 19% of the world’s children. More than one third of the country’s population, around 440 million, is below 18 years. Constitution Provisions related to Child Rights: Constitutional provisions that are meant specifically for the children in India include: The state can make special provision for the children (Article 15-3). Right to …
Parliament passes Child Labour(Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill Bill seeks to amend the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. Added a new category of persons called “adolescent” – between 14 and 18 years of age. Prohibition of employment of adolescents in hazardous occupations as specified (mines, hazardous processes and inflammable substance). Complete ban …
Rajya Sabha passes Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012 Bill seeks to amend the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. Added a new category of persons called “adolescent” – between 14 and 18 years of age. Prohibition of employment of adolescents in hazardous occupations as specified (mines, hazardous processes and inflammable substance). …
