Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
Law listed by the Meghalaya Labour Commissionerate for bonded labour abolition. Contact labour office or police for forced labour risk.
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Protection Laws and Rights in India
Plain-language explanations of women, child and labour protection laws, rights and complaint routes.
Child and Adolescent Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act 1986
Labour protection law prohibiting child employment and regulating adolescent work, especially hazardous occupations and processes.
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Child protection framework for children in need of care and protection and children in conflict with law, referenced by Mission Vatsalya/CCI services.
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Child protection law covering sexual offences against children and child-friendly reporting, evidence and trial procedures.
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Law for prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women at the workplace, including Internal Committee and Local Committee mechanisms.
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Law for protection of women from domestic violence and for civil reliefs such as protection, residence, monetary and custody orders.
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State rules under the Juvenile Justice framework for care, protection, rehabilitation and district child protection procedures.
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Child marriage prevention law listed by Maharashtra WCD important acts. Report urgent child marriage risk to police, Child Helpline 1098 or district child protection authorities.
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POSH workplace sexual harassment law listed by Maharashtra WCD. Use for Internal Committee, Local Committee and district nodal officer guidance.
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Domestic violence protection law listed by Maharashtra WCD important acts. Women facing physical, emotional, sexual or economic abuse should seek immediate safety help and legal referral.
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