No discrimination to be made while recruiting men and women workers

In force Act 25 of 1976 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 25 of 1976

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Section 5 of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 deals with no discrimination to be made while recruiting men and women workers. On and from the commencement of this Act, no employer shall, while making recruitment for the same work or work of a similar nature, "[or in any condition of service subsequent to recruitment such as promotions, training or transfer,] make any discrimination against women except where the employment

On and from the commencement of this Act, no employer shall, while making recruitment for the same work or work of a similar nature, "[or in any condition of service subsequent to recruitment such as promotions, training or transfer,] make any discrimination against women except where the employment of women in such work is prohibited or restricted by or under any law for the time being in force:
Provided that the provisions of this section shall not affect any priority or reservation for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen, retrenched employees or any other class or category of persons in the matter of recruitment to the posts in an establishment or employment.
Section 5, The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 (Act 25 of 1976).

Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Equal Remuneration Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Equal Remuneration Act is headed "No discrimination to be made while recruiting men and women workers". On and from the commencement of this Act, no employer shall, while making recruitment for the same work or work of a similar nature, "[or in any condition of service subsequent to recruitment such as promotions, training or transfer,] make any discrimination against women except where the employment

How do I find court cases under Section 5 of the Equal Remuneration 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: Equal Remuneration Act 1976 5, section 5 Equal Remuneration Act 1976, section 5 of the Equal Remuneration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Equal Remuneration Act enacted?

Equal Remuneration Act was enacted in 1976 as Act 25 of 1976. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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