The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 · I — PRELIMINARY

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 25th day of October, 1975.

Source: India Code