The Factories Act, 1948 with State Amendments (2027 Edition)

This edition of The Factories Act, 1948 (Act No. 63 of 1948, dated 23-9-1948) serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for advocates, labour-law practitioners, factory owners, employers, workers, compliance professionals, law students, and government authorities dealing with occupational safety, health, welfare, and working conditions in factories. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, the book incorporates State Amendments relevant to the application and implementation of the legislation across India.

The Factories Act, 1948 provides the principal statutory framework for regulating working conditions in factories and for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of workers. This edition is particularly useful for understanding the legal obligations of occupiers and employers, the rights and protections available to workers, and the regulatory requirements governing factory operations.

The content covers key areas including:
• Approval, licensing, and registration of factories
• Health and sanitation requirements in factories
• Safety measures and precautions against workplace hazards
• Provisions relating to hazardous processes and dangerous operations
• Welfare facilities for workers
• Working hours for adults and restrictions relating to employment
• Employment of young persons and related safeguards
• Annual leave with wages and other worker entitlements
• Special provisions concerning women and young persons
• Penalties and procedures for violations of statutory requirements
• Responsibilities and duties of occupiers, managers, and other persons connected with factory operations
• Provisions relating to inspections, accident reporting, and regulatory enforcement
• State Amendments to the Factories Act, 1948

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Factory owners, occupiers, and managers seeking statutory compliance guidance
• Employers and HR professionals dealing with labour and workplace regulations
• Advocates and labour-law practitioners handling employment and industrial matters
• Labour inspectors, government authorities, and regulatory officials
• Law students, researchers, and academicians studying labour and employment legislation
• Compliance professionals responsible for workplace health, safety, and welfare requirements

Whether used for legal practice, factory compliance, labour administration, academic study, or professional reference, this 2027 edition provides an accessible and authoritative compilation of the Factories Act, 1948, together with relevant State Amendments and short comments.