Journal Name:
- Indian Streams Research Journal
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Abstract (2. Language):
Child labour is a conspicuous in India and also every part of the world, especially in developing countries,
child labours usually means work that is done by children under the age of 15, which restricts or damages their
physical, emotional, intellectual, social or spiritual growth as children. The international labour organization
estimates that there are 250 million children worldwide, between the age of 5 and 14, who are now working.
There are many seasons that these children working severely, lack of education lack of knowledge of one's
rights and cultural tradition are all contributing factors. These children are often working in severe and hazardous
conditions. These children are deprived and mistreated. They are often beat or severely punished for making even
the slightest mistakes.
Children are an asset to society. The welfare of the society is closely related to the welfare of the child.
India has the largest work force of children in the world. They are made to work as shares in fields and factories in
homes and in cottage industries. They are deprived of their childhood. Children are also self-employed as
shoeshine, milk boys, rag pickers and rickshaw pullers. They are overworked and under paid. They miss the benefits
of education.
The objectives of this research paper is to understand the problem and perspective of child labour, legal
approaches for prevention, rights of children under International Law and National Laws and Role of Judiciary.
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