Child labour is a punishable offence.

1.	Child labour is a punishable offence.
Answer» 1. Under the Constitution, the State has got the right to make special arrangements for children. 2. Under this right, forcing children to work and forcing them into begging are considered punishable offence. 3. Similarly, making children below the age of 14 years work beyond their capacity and employing them in factories, mines, or other hazardous places is also considered exploitation. 4. To save children below 14 years of age from exploitation, the Constitution has made specific provisions of not allowing them to be employed for any hazardous work. 5. If the employer fails to follow this provision, it becomes a criminal offence under Abolition of Child Labour.

Answer»

1. Under the Constitution, the State has got the right to make special arrangements for children.

2. Under this right, forcing children to work and forcing them into begging are considered punishable offence.

3. Similarly, making children below the age of 14 years work beyond their capacity and employing them in factories, mines, or other hazardous places is also considered exploitation.

4. To save children below 14 years of age from exploitation, the Constitution has made specific provisions of not allowing them to be employed for any hazardous work.

5. If the employer fails to follow this provision, it becomes a criminal offence under Abolition of Child Labour.

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