Understanding Your Legal Rights
This guide provides information about important legal rights protections and remedies available under Indian law for various social and personal matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bonded labour?
Labour or service provided as security for debt or other obligation with no freedom to leave. Social evil constitutionally abolished.
What is punishment for bonded labour?
Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine Rs. 2,000. Officers failing to discharge duties also liable.
What rehabilitation is available?
Release certificate from DM land allocation Rs. 20,000 financial assistance housing ration and skill training.
How to report bonded labour?
File complaint with District Magistrate Labour Commissioner Police or Vigilance Committee.
What Supreme Court judgments govern bonded labour?
Mukesh Advani v. State of M.P. established guidelines for identification rescue and rehabilitation of bonded labourers.
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