The Indian Factories Act, 1911, 12 of 1911 (Rep., Act 25 of 1934)

Section 46

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

Chapter VIII: . PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE. | Section 46: If a child over the age of six years is found inside any room or part of a factory in which room or 46. If a child over the age of six years is found inside any room or part of a factory in which room or part children are employed and in which any manufacturing process or work incidental to any manufacturing Presumption as to employment. 158 Factories. [ACT XII (Chapter VIII.—Penalties and Procedure. I.X.—Supplemental Provisions.) Chapter manufacturing process is being carried on, he shall, until the contrary is proved, be deemed to be employed in the factory. Evidence as to age.

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