Question

Why is it prohibited to employ children under 14 year of age in hazardous places ??​

Answer 1

Answer:

Employer of children under 14 years is prohibited in both hazardous and non-hazardous employments. Stricter punishment for employers for violation has also been proposed to act as a deterrent. The offence of employing a child or adolescent in contravention of the amended Act by an employer has been made cognizable.

Explanation:

Answer 2

➢ Article 24: Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc. No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed in work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.