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Prohibition of Night-Shifts for Women in Factories, held unconstitutional

The Gujarat High Court in Mahila Utkarsh Trust v. Union of India (SCA 2984/2012 decided on 13.12.2013), discussed the constitutional validity of Section 66(1)(b) of the Factories Act, 1948, which prohibits employment of women in factories between 7pm and 6am. The Court … Continue reading

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