Factories Act, 1948

This edition of The Factories Act, 1948 (Act No. 63 of 1948), updated through the 2026 publication cycle and incorporating all applicable State Amendments, provides a comprehensive and authoritative legal reference for students, practitioners, and compliance professionals engaged in labour and industrial law. Presented as a bare act with short comments, it delivers the unaltered statutory text essential for examination preparation, legal research, and practical implementation across industrial establishments.

The book covers the complete structure and provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, including:
• Definitions, scope, and key regulatory concepts
• Approval, licensing, and registration of factories
• Health, safety, and welfare measures for workers
• Working hours, shifts, rest intervals, and overtime regulations
• Employment of young persons, adolescents, and women
• Annual leave with wages and related entitlements
• Obligations and responsibilities of occupiers and managers
• Inspecting staff powers, inspections, and compliance mechanisms
• Penalties, procedures, and adjudication processes
• State-specific amendments governing local industrial conditions

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Bar examination candidates and law students requiring an updated statutory source
• Labour law practitioners, consultants, and industrial relations officers
• Compliance managers and HR professionals overseeing workplace safety and regulations
• Academicians and researchers studying industrial and labour legislation
• Factory owners, occupiers, and managers responsible for statutory adherence

Accurate, up-to-date, and structured for ease of reference, this 2026 edition ensures readers have access to the current legal framework governing the regulation of factories and the protection of workers under the Factories Act, 1948.