CHILD LABOUR LAWS IN INDIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF LEGAL FRAMEWORKS, ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS
THE REDWOOD JOURNAL VOLUME:-1 ISSUE NO:- 1 , JULY 10, 2025 Website: www.theredwoodjournal.com Email: theredwoodjournal@gmail.com Authored by:- Shambhavi Kumari CHILD LABOUR LAWS IN INDIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF LEGAL FRAMEWORKS, ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS ABSTRACT In India, child labour is still a serious problem that is deeply ingrained in cultural customs and closely related to socioeconomic issues. This research study provides an in-depth analysis of India’s child labour regulations, with particular attention paid to the legal frameworks, difficulties in enforcing the rules, and socioeconomic effects of this intricate issue. The study emphasises how urgently a multimodal strategy is needed to end child labour and advance the well-being of the country’s youth. The introduction provides a historical context, emphasising the continuation of child labour in the face of socioeconomic difficulties. The report highlights the seriousness of the problem and views child labour as an essential component of social justice and human rights, calling for a thorough investigation of the socioeconomic, legal, and enforcement aspects. The research is primarily concerned with the legal structures that regulate child labour. The study looks at the legal tools used to prevent child labour, paying close attention to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act and its development. Notably, it examines significant revisions and their compliance with international agreements, acknowledging the worldwide pledge to eradicate abusive labour practices. The study identifies and examines the ongoing difficulties in implementing child labour regulations in India. The study clarifies the challenges encountered in implementing and overseeing compliance by examining the functions of governmental entities, law enforcement agencies, and non-governmental organisations. These difficulties are understood in the context of the larger set of socioeconomic variables that support child labour. PAGE NO – 1