Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act 1976 with Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Rules 1976 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a definitive statutory reference presenting India's principal legal framework for the abolition of bonded labour and the prohibition of forced labour in furtherance of Articles 21 and 23 of the Constitution. The Act mandates the abolition of the bonded labour system, extinguishes bonded debts, safeguards freed labourers, and prescribes penal consequences for the enforcement or abetment of bonded labour. This 2026 Edition reproduces the complete, updated text of the Act and Rules, enriched with concise, section-wise notes that explain legislative intent, procedural safeguards, the enforcement machinery, and judicial interpretation. It is an indispensable resource for legal professionals, government authorities, enforcement agencies, NGOs, and academics engaged in labour welfare and human rights law.
