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Relation between the
Worker

Is not exploitative

Consumer Producer

 The government has to ensure that these laws are implemented and that they
must be enforced.
 Enforcement because important when the laws seeks to protect the weak
from the strong.
 Example – The government has to regularly inspect work sites and punish
those who violate the law. The fear of losing future earnings often forces them
to accept low wages. Employers know this well and so use their power to pay
less than the fair wage.
 Making  enforcing  upholding these the government ensures laws Social
Justice
 Fundamental Rights guarantees Right Against Exploitation – no one should
be forced to work for lower wages or under bondage.
 The Constitution states that no child below the age of 14 years shall be
employed to work in any factory or mines or engaged in any other hazardous
employment.

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 According to the 2001 census over 12 million children in India aged between 5
and 14 work in various occupations including hazardous ones.

 In October 2006 the government amended the Child Labour Prevention Act,
banning children Under 14 years of age from working as domestic servants or
as workers in dhabas, restaurants, tea shops etc.

 Violations of the Law would result in jail term of 3 months to 2 years and fines
ranging from Rs 10,000 to 20,000.