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The Apprentices Act, 1961

Novation of contract of apprenticeship

In force From 01 Mar 1962 Act 52 of 1961 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 52 of 1961 Ministry Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Enacted 12 Dec 1961 In force 01 Mar 1962 Instruments 2

Section 5 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 deals with novation of contract of apprenticeship. Where an employer with whom a contract of apprenticeship has been entered into, is for any reason unable to fulfil his obligations under the contract and with the approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser it is agreed between the employer, the apprentice or his guardian and any other employer that the The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1962.

Where an employer with whom a contract of apprenticeship has been entered into, is for any reason unable to fulfil his obligations under the contract and with the approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser it is agreed between the employer, the apprentice or his guardian and any other employer that the apprentice shall be engaged as an apprentice under the other employer for the unexpired portion of the period of apprenticeship training, the agreement, on registration with the Apprenticeship Adviser, shall be deemed to be the contract of apprenticeship between the apprentice or his guardian and the other employer, and on and from the date of such registration, the contract of apprenticeship with the first employer shall terminate and no obligation under that contract shall be enforceable at the instance of any party to the contract against the other party thereto.

Section 5, The Apprentices Act, 1961 (Act 52 of 1961).

Made under this section, and citing it

2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Apprentices Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Apprentices Act is headed "Novation of contract of apprenticeship". Where an employer with whom a contract of apprenticeship has been entered into, is for any reason unable to fulfil his obligations under the contract and with the approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser it is agreed between the employer, the apprentice or his guardian and any other employer that the

How do I find court cases under Section 5 of the Apprentices Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Apprentices Act 1961 5, section 5 Apprentices Act 1961, section 5 of the Apprentices Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 5 of the Apprentices Act, and has it changed?

2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (2018), then Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (2018).

When did Section 5 of the Apprentices Act come into force?

Section 5 of the Apprentices Act, cited as Apprentices Act 1961 5, came into force on 01 Mar 1962, having been enacted on 12 Dec 1961. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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