Section67
The Factory Act , 1948

Prohibition of employment of young children

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 11 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 67 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with prohibition of employment of young children. No child who has not completed his fourteenth year shall be required or allowed to work in any factory.

No child who has not completed his fourteenth year shall be required or allowed to work in any factory.

Section 67, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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Questions about Section 67

What does Section 67 of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 67 of the Factory Act is headed "Prohibition of employment of young children". No child who has not completed his fourteenth year shall be required or allowed to work in any factory.

How do I find court cases under Section 67 of the Factory 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: Factory Act 1948 67, section 67 Factory Act 1948, section 67 of the Factory 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 67 of the Factory Act , and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Factory Act enacted?

Factory 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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