Section 1

Short title, extent and commencement.

The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976

  • Act 19 of 1976
  • Ministry of Labour and Employment
About this Act

An Act to provide for the abolition of bonded labour system with a view to preventing the economic and physical exploitation of the weaker sections of the people and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    (1) This Act may be called the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976.
    (2) It extends to the whole of India.
    (3) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 25th day of October, 1975.
    

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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