The question (15 marks)
Discuss the provisions of the Factories Act 1948 relating to the hours of work of adult workers, and the restrictions on the employment of women and of young persons. (15 marks)
Standing MU question; plan from the pack exam workshop (Q12), including the s. 64(4) and s. 65(3) contrast in trap 9.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 10 · Factories Act: working hours, women, young persons, leave and penalties of Labour Law and Industrial Relations – I.
Authorities you will need
- Vasantha R. v Union of India, Madras High Court
- Govind Bapu Salve v Vishwanath Janardhan Joshi
- Union of India v G.M. Kokil
- M.C. Mehta v State of Tamil Nadu
How an answer is marked
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