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The Factories Act, 1948

Section 2

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 06 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 60 provisions

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Section 2 of the Factories Act, 1948. Interpretation. In this unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, - (a) "adult" means a person who has completed his fifteenth year of age;

Interpretation. In this unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, - (a) "adult" means a person who has completed his fifteenth year of age;

(b) "adolescent" means a person age but has not completed his eighteenth year; 4* [ (bb) "calendar year" means the period of twelve months beginning with the first day of January in any year; ] (c) "child" means a person who has not completed his fifteenth year of age; 5* [ (ca) ] "competent person", in relation to any provision of this Act, means a person or an institution recognised as such by the Chief Inspector for the purposes of carrying out tests, examinations and inspections required to be done in a factory under the provisions of this Act having regard to- (i) the qualifications and experience of the person and facilities available at his disposal; or (ii) the qualifications and experience of the persons employed in such institution and facilities available therein, With regard to the conduct of such tests, examinations and 1. The Act has been extended to- Dadra and Nagar Haveli by Reg. 6 of 1963, s. 2 and Sch. I. Pondicherry by Reg. 7 of 1963, s. 3 and Sch. I. Goa, Daman and Diu by Reg, 11 of 1963, s. 3 and Sch. Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands by Reg. 8 of 1965, s. 3 and Sch. I.

Section 2, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 60

  1. Andhra Pradesh Factories and Establishments (National, Festival and other Holidays) Act s. 2
  2. Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 2Oo7 (Act No.4 of 2008) s. 2
  3. Assam Municipal Corporation Act s. 2 Definitions
  4. Bihar Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual Leave) Act s. 2 Definitions
  5. Bihar Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual Leave) Act s. 2 Definitions
  6. Bombay Shops and Establishments Act s. 2
  7. Bombay Shops and Establishments Act s. 42
  8. Cantonments Act s. 2 Definitions
  9. Chhattisgarh Labour welfare fund Act 1982 s. 2 Definitions
  10. Code on Wages s. 2 Definitions
  11. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1986 s. 2 Definitions
  12. Employee’s Compensation Act s. 34 Publication of rules

and 48 more

Questions about Section 2

How do I find court cases under Section 2 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 Jharkhand 2, section 2 Factories Act 1948 Jharkhand, section 2 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 2 of the Factories Act, and has it changed?

60 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.

Other sections of this Act

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