Section27
The Factories Act, 1948

Prohibition of employment of women and children near cotton-openers

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 27 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with prohibition of employment of women and children near cotton-openers. No woman or child shall be employed in any part of a factory for pressing cotton in which a cotton opener is at work: Provided that if the feed-end of a cotton-opener is in a room separated from the delivery end by a partition extending to the roof or to such height as the Inspector may in any parti

No woman or child shall be employed in any part of a factory for pressing cotton in which a cotton opener is at work:

Provided that if the feed-end of a cotton-opener is in a room separated from the delivery end by a partition extending to the roof or to such height as the Inspector may in any particular case specify in writing, women and children may be employed on the side of the partition where the feed-end is situated. 1. Ins. by Act 94 of 1976, s. 12 (w.e.f. 26-10-1976). 2. Subs. by Act 20 of 1987, s. 11, for "eighteen inches" (w.e.f. 1-12-1987). 3. Subs. by Act 25 of 1954, s. 7, for "sub-section (1)" (w.e.f. 7-5-1954). 4. Subs. by s. 7, ibid., for "sub-section (3)" (w.e.f. 7-5-1954).

Section 27, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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Questions about Section 27

What does Section 27 of the Factories Act deal with?

Section 27 of the Factories Act is headed "Prohibition of employment of women and children near cotton-openers". No woman or child shall be employed in any part of a factory for pressing cotton in which a cotton opener is at work: Provided that if the feed-end of a cotton-opener is in a room separated from the delivery end by a partition extending to the roof or to such height as the Inspector may in any parti

How do I find court cases under Section 27 of the Factories 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: Factories Act 1948 Bihar 27, section 27 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 27 of the Factories 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 27 of the Factories Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Factories Act enacted?

Factories Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 63 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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