Concerned by amended child labour bill in India: UN
The UN Children's Fund has voiced concern over the amended Child Labour Bill in India, saying it could legitimise family work and further disadvantage children from poor families.
Jul 28, 2016, 10:10 AM ISTLok Sabha passes child labour Bill despite opposition from children's rights activists
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016, despite opposition by several MPs protesting against provisions that allow a child to help out in family enterprises after school hours.
Jul 27, 2016, 06:24 AM ISTReal estate bill among 12 proposed for next week
The government on Saturday said that a total of 12 bills including the Aadhar Bill, Whistle Blower Protection Bill, Child Labour Bill and Real Estate Bill are proposed to be taken up in parliament next week.
Mar 05, 2016, 20:51 PM ISTGovt will reconsider amendments in Child Labour Bill: Bandaru Dattatreya
BBA has recommended that Child labour should be clearly defined in law as per the definition given by the Delhi High Court in BBA's case and extended for the entire country.
Nov 24, 2015, 00:18 AM IST