People's Union for Democratic Rights v. Union of India
AIR 1982 SC 1473 · Supreme Court of India
Employment of children in construction work contrary to labour enactments is a constitutional wrong enforceable by PIL.
Unit V · Labour Law – II
Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 | 2 | Child and adolescent |
| Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 | 3 | Prohibition of employment of children in any occupation |
| Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 | 3A | Prohibition of adolescents in hazardous occupations |
| Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 | 14 | Penalties |
Landmark cases
M.C. Mehta v. State of Tamil Nadu
(1996) 6 SCC 756 · Supreme Court of India
Child labour in hazardous industries must be phased out with education, a welfare fund and adult employment for the family.
Labourers Working on Salal Hydro Project v. State of J&K
AIR 1984 SC 177 · Supreme Court of India
Contractors and the principal employer must observe labour statutes including the ban on child labour on public projects.