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The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 (No. 7 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-03-04 | IND-2014-L-96427

An Act to protect the rights of urban street vendors and to regulate street vending activities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

India - - Law, Act

The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (No. 30 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-09-26 | IND-2013-L-96426

The Act sets out provisions which aim to ensure that land acquired for commercial purposes is acquired fairly and that fair compensation is provided to affected families. Repeals the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

India - - Law, Act

Prohibition of Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act (No. 25 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-09-18 | IND-2013-L-94017

The Act prohibits manual scavenging and the manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks without protective equipment as well as the the construction of insanitary latrines. Any one who violates the provisions of the Act by employing manual scavengers or failing to demolish insanitary latrines is liable to imprisonment of 1-2 years, and fine of Rs 50,000 - Rs 1 lakh. Anyone who employs a persons for hazardous cleaning of septic tanks and sewers is liable to imprisonment of 2-5 years and/or fine of Rs 2- 5 lakh.
The Act also provides for the rehabilitation of persons identified as manual scavengers, and their families, including the provision of scholarships to children, housing, training and financial assistance.
The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 or in any other law, or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any other law.

India - - Law, Act

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 (No. 23 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-09-18 | IND-2013-L-96424

An Act to provide for the establishment of an Authority to promote old age income security by establishing, developing and regulating pension funds, to protect the interests of subscribers to schemes of pension funds and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law for the time being in force.

India - - Law, Act

Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2013 (No. 24 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-09-18 | IND-2013-L-96425

An Act further to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes in the States of Kerala and Chhattisgarh.

India - - Law, Act

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (No. 14 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-04-22 | IND-2013-L-93622

Implements articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution concerning the right to life and to live with dignity as well as the right to practice any profession or carry out any occupation.

Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee
Every employer is obliged to form an Internal Complaints Committee, at least one third of its members have to be women.
Chapter III - Constitution of Local Complaints Committee
This committee is constituted to hear complaints of sexual harassment if the company in questions does not have an Internal Complaints Committee if they have less than 10 employees or if the complaint concerns the employer.
Chapter IV - Complaint
Chapter V - Inquiry into Complaint
Chapter VI - Duties of Employer
Chapter VII - Duties and Powers of District Officer
Chapter VIII - Miscellaneous

The Act sets up a system for the hearing of complaints against sexual harassment. All employers with over 10 workers are obliged to set up an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). Within three months of the aggravating act, a woman may lay a complaint in writing with the ICC or, in the case of companies that do not have one or when the person concerned is the employer, the complaint is made to the Local Complaints Committee. The Committee, after an inquiry which proves the aggression, then makes a recommendation to the District Officer to drop the case as there is no proof of the allegation, to take action against the aggressor for misconduct and/or make the aggressor pay compensatory damages either directly or through wage deductions. The recommendations of the Committee may be appealed to the appropriate court. Nothing in the Act limits the aggrieved women from taking action under section 509 of the Penal Code concerning the offence of making words, gestures or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman.

India - - Law, Act

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (No. 13 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-04-02 | IND-2013-L-93631

This amendment makes important changes to the Penal Code of India with respect to crimes committed against women. Amends the following:
- section 100 of the Penal Code by adding another subsection entitled "seventhly..." concerning the offence of throwing acid;
- adds a new section 166A and 166B concerning public servants disobeying directions under the law and punishment for non-treatment of a victim;
- amends sections 228, 326A (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by acid), 326B (voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid), 354 (adds new section 354A, B, C and D concerning sexual harassment, assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe, voyeurism, stalking);
- adds new section 370 and 370A concerning trafficking in persons and exploitation of a trafficked persons
- amends sections 375 (rape), 376 (punishment for rape), 376A (punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim), 376B (sexual intercourse by husband with wife during separation), 376C (sexual intercourse by a person in authority), 376D (gang rape) and 376E (punishment for repeat offenders).
- section 509 increased the penalty for making words, gestures or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman from a maximum on one year to a maximum of three years with a fine.

Amends the Protection of Children from Criminal Offences Act by adding a new section 42 and 42A concerning alternate punishments and provides that the Act will not to be in derogation of any other Act.

Also makes consequential amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Indian Evidence Act.

This Act repeals the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013 (No. 3 of 2013).

India - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules, 2012 (GSR 823(E)). -

Adoption: 2012-10-14 | IND-2012-M-93629

Implements the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules. Provides that the District Child Protection Unit is to keep a register of interpreters, translators and special educators. Also makes provision for care procedures, emergency medical care and provisions on the monitoring and implementation of the Act.

India - - Law, Act

Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act, 2011 (Act No. XII of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-07-21 | IND-2012-L-93735

1. Short title, extent, commencement and duration
2. Definitions
3. Laying of Notification before each House of State Legislature
4. Power to prohibit strikes in certain employments
5. Power to prohibit lockout in certain establishments
6. Power to prohibit lay-off in certain establishments
7. Penalty for illegal strike
8. Penalty for instigation
9. Penalty for giving financial aid to illegal strike
10. Action under section 7, 8 or 9 in addition to disciplinary action
11. Power to arrest without warrants and offences to be non-bailable
12. Act to over-ride other laws.

This Law is to have effect over the Bombay Industrial Relations Act, 1946 and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

India - - Law, Act

Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2012 (No. 30 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-06-19 | IND-2012-L-92077

Amends the 2009 Act to extend the application of the Act to Children with disabilities.

India - - Law, Act

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (No. 32 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-06-19 | Date of entry into force: 2012-11-14 | IND-2012-L-92079

An Act to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography and provide for establishment of Special Courts for trial of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

This Act was amended by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (No. 13 of 2013) adding a new section 42 and 42A concerning alternate punishments and providing that the Act will not to be in derogation of any other Act.

India - - Law, Act

North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) and Other Related Laws (Amendment) Act, 2012 (No. 26 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-06-04 | IND-2012-L-92075

An Act further to amend the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 and Other Related Laws.

India - - Law, Act

Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 2 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-01-08 | IND-2012-L-92073

An Act further to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes in the States of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

India - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Rules, 2012 (G.N. No. BSE-2009/C.R.122/Lab-10). -

Adoption: 2012-01-03 | IND-2012-R-94258

India - - Law, Act

National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011 (No. 20 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-12-23 | IND-2011-L-92072

An Act to make special provisions for the National Capital Territory of Delhi for a further period up to the 31st day of December, 2014 and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

India - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities)(Amendment) Rules, 2011. -

Adoption: 2011-12-23 | IND-2011-M-93610

Amends rule 16(1)(iv) to take into consideration the splitting of the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes into the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. Also amends Annex I concerning relief for victims of atrocities and Annex II of the Rules.

India - - International agreement

Accord du 28 novembre 2011 entre le Gouvernement de la République de Bulgarie et le Gouvernement de la République de l'Inde pour une coopération dans les domaines de la santé et de la médecine. -

Adoption: 2011-11-28 | Date of entry into force: 2011-11-28 | INT-2011-IA-93643

Approuvé par une décision n° 445 du 9 juillet 2008 du Conseil des ministres. En vigueur depuis le 28 novembre 2011.

India - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministry of Labour and Employment Resolution No. S.27019/93-CL concerning the Composition of the Central Advisory Body on Child Labour. -

Adoption: 2011-11-03 | IND-2011-M-93729

This Resolution repeals the previous Ministerial Resolution of 3rd June 2008. It contains the new composition of the Central Advisory Body on Child Labour. The Minister of Labour and Employment is the Chairperson of the CAB and it has 48 other members on the Body consisting of representatives from other concerned Ministries as well as employers' and workers' organizations, institution, NGOs and other interested parties in Child Labour. Its role is to review the implementation of the existing legislation administered by the Central Government; suggest welfare measures as well as welfare measures for the welfare of working children; review the progress of welfare measures for working children; and recommend the industries and areas where there must be progressive elimination of child labour. The Board is to meet as and when so required by the Chairperson.

India - - Law, Act

National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 18 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-10-18 | IND-2011-L-92071

Amends the Long Title as well as sections 1, 2, 12 and 32 with respect to the insertion of a new section 12A. New section 12A concerning Power of Council to determine minimum standards of education of school
teachers.

India - - Law, Act

Act of 12 October 2011 concerning the Agreement between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of India on Social Security. (Gesetz zu dem Abkommen vom 12. Oktober 2011 zwischen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und der Republik Indien über Soziale Sicherheit) -

Adoption: 2011-10-12 | Date of entry into force: 2012-06-07 | INT-2011-L-93541

Part I. General provisions
Part II. Applicable legislation
Part III. Special provisions. Pension insurance
Part IV. Miscellaneous provisions
Chapter 1. Administrative assistance
Chapter 2. Implementation and interpretation of this Agreement
Part V. Transitional and final provisions.

India - - Law, Act

The National Capital Territory of Dehli Laws (Special Provisions) Act (No. 5 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | IND-2011-L-92069

An Act to make special provisions for the National Capital Territory of Delhi for a further period up to the 31st day of December, 2011 and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

India - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Oil Mines Regulations, 2011 (G.S.R. 876E).

Adoption: 2011 | IND-2011-R-96634

India - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro Organisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells Amendment (G.S.R. 1(E)). -

Adoption: 2010-12-23 | IND-2010-R-96646

India - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministry of Labour and Employment Notification (S.O. 2546E). -

Adoption: 2010-10-12 | IND-2010-M-93606

Implements section 6(1) of the Equal Remuneration Act 1976 read with rules 3 and 4 of the Central Advisory Committee on Equal Remuneration Rules of 1991, this Notification constitutes the Central Advisory Committee. Its is to be made up of 21 members with participants from government, employers' and workers' organizations as well as other interested parties.

India - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministry of Labour and Employment Notification No. S.O. 2469(E) amending the Schedule to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 (No. 61 of 1986).

Adoption: 2010-10-04 | IND-2010-M-93653

Amends the Schedule, Part A Occupations by adding "(17) Circus; (18) Caring of Elephants" to the list of hazardous occupations.

India - - Law, Act

Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 (No. 38 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-09-21 | IND-2010-L-87997

An Act to provide for civil liability for nuclear damage and prompt compensation to the victims of a nuclear incident through a no-fault liability regime channeling liability to the operator, appointment of Claims Commissioner, establishment of Nuclear Damage Claims Commission and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

India - - Law, Act

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2010 (No. 34 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-09-08 | IND-2010-L-87996

Inserts a new section 11A concerning procedure in respect of coal or lignite. Also make consequential changes to section 13.

India - - Law, Act

The Manipur Essential Services Maintenance (Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. 8 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-09-08 | IND-2010-L-93798

Amends the Manipur Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1984 (Manipur Act No. 14 of 1984).

India - - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 24 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-08-18 | IND-2010-L-87986

Contains a number of amendments to the Act, in particular it inserts a new Chapter IIB concerning Grievance Redressal Machinery.

India - - Law, Act

National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 20 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-08-16 | IND-2010-L-87985

Amends sections 2, 3, 10 and 12B of the Act.

India - - Law, Act

Employees' State Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 18 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-05-24 | IND-2010-L-87983

Makes numerous amendments to the Act.

India - - Law, Act

Plantations Labour (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 17 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-05-18 | IND-2010-L-87982

Makes numerous provisions. In particular inserts a new Chapter IV A concerning occupational safety in plantations.

India - - Law, Act

Rubber (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 4 of 2010).. -

Adoption: 2010-01-21 | IND-2010-L-87980

Makes numerous amendments to the Rubber Act, 1947.

India - - Law, Act

National Rural Employment Guarantee (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 46 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-12-31 | IND-2009-L-93589

In the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, in subsection (1) of Section 1, for the words "the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act", the words "the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act" shall be substituted.

India - - Law, Act

Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Amendment Rules, 2009. -

Adoption: 2009-12-30 | IND-2009-L-93613

Makes numerous amendments to the principal Act, in particular with respect to disability certificates as well as the role of the Chief Commissioner and their functions.

India - - Law, Act

Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (No. 45 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-18 | IND-2009-L-94265

India - - International agreement

Convention de sécurité sociale entre le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg et la République de l'Inde, signée à Luxembourg, le 30 septembre 2009. -

Adoption: 2009-09-30 | Date of entry into force: 2011-06-01 | INT-2009-IA-83593

Texte de la convention disponible en anglais uniquement.
Contient notamment des dispositions relatives à la législation applicable, le calcul des prestations, la période d'assurance et le paiement des prestations.

India - - International agreement

Administrative arrangement concerning the implementation of the agreement on Social Security between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Republic of India, done at Luxembourg on 30th September 2009. -

Adoption: 2009-09-30 | INT-2009-IA-101923

India - - International agreement

Convention de sécurité sociale du 3 septembre 2009 entre la Confédération suisse et la République de l'Inde. -

Adoption: 2009-09-03 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-29 | INT-2009-IA-86411

Contient des dispositions relatives au champ d'application; au remboursement des cotisations et paiement des rentes à l'étranger; à la législation applicable aux travailleurs indépendants, aux employés d'un service public, au personnel itinérant actif dans le secteur des transports ainsi qu'en cas de détachement et à la délivrance de l'attestation d'assujettissement.

India - - Law, Act

Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (No. 35 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-08-26 | IND-2009-L-92078

Provides that every child from the age of six years to fourteen years old has the right to free and compulsory education in a neighbourhood school until completion of elementary schooling. Provides for the obligations of government and local authorities to implement this.

India - - Law, Act

Central Universities Act, 2009 (No. 25 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-03-20 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-15 | IND-2009-L-87979

Establishes and incorporates universities for teaching and research in the various States.

India - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Unorganised Workers' Social Security Rules 2009. -

Adoption: 2009-02-24 | IND-2009-M-92082

Implements the Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, 2008.

India - - Law, Act

Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 (No. 7 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-01-07 | IND-2009-L-81771

Adopted to facilitate the collection of statistics on economic, demographic, social, scientific and environmental aspects.

India - - Law, Act

Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, 2008 (No. 33 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-30 | IND-2008-L-81769

Provides for the establishment of social security schemes for unorganised workers - defined as "home-based worker, self-employed worker or a wage worker in the unorganised sector and includes a worker in the organised sector who is not covered by any of the Acts mentioned in Schedule II to this Act" (article 2(m)).

India - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives Rules, 2008 (G.S.R. 907(E)).

Adoption: 2008-12-29 | IND-2008-R-96641

India - - International agreement

Arrangement administratif du 15 décembre 2008 concernant l'application de la Convention sur la sécurité sociale entre le Royaume de Belgique et la République d'Inde. -

Adoption: 2008-12-15 | INT-2008-IA-82055

Le texte de l'arrangement administratif est disponible en français et en anglais.

India - - International agreement

Accord de sécurité sociale entre le Gouvernement de la République française et le Gouvernement de la République de l'Inde, signé à Paris le 30 septembre 2008. -

Adoption: 2008-09-30 | INT-2008-IA-86659

Première partie: Dispositions générales
Deuxième Partie: Dispositions relatives à la législation applicable
Troisième Partie: Dispositions relatives aux prestations
Quatrième Partie: Dispositions diverses
Cinquième Partie: Dispositions transitoires et finales
Contient des dispositions relatives aux prestations de vieillesse, de survivant et d'invalidité.

India - - Law, Act

Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 15 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-04-01 | IND-2008-L-80024

Replaces section 8 of the principle act concerning payment of medical bonus.

India - - Law, Act

Sikkim Tenants and Domestic and Professional Helps (Compulsory Verification) Act, 2008. -

Adoption: 2008 | IND-2008-L-93738

Provides, inter alia, that anyone in the State employing a domestic worker in their home must report the employment relationship to the police.

India - - Law, Act

The Sikkim Police Act, 2008 (Act No. 15 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008 | IND-2008-L-93739

An Act to make provision for the law relating to the establishment and management of the Police organization and its functions.

Chapter I - Preliminary: Definitions and Interpretations
Chapter II - Constitution and Organization of the Police Service
Chapter III - The Civil Police
Chapter IV - Armed Police Units
Chapter V - Superintendence and Administration of Police
Chapter VI - Role, Functions, Duties and Responsibilities of the Police
Chapter VII - Policing in Rural Areas and Village/Town Police System
Chapter VIII - Policing in the context of public order and Internal Security challenges
Chapter IX - Criminal Investigation
Chapter X - Training, Research and Development
Chapter XI - Regulation, Control and Discipline
Chapter XII - Police Accountability
Chapter XIII - Welfare and Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Police Officers
Chapter XIV - Welfare and Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Police Officers
Chapter XV - Miscellaneous

187. (1) The Police Act, 1861, in its application to the State of Sikkim, is hereby repealed.
(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken or any proceeding instituted under the Act so repealed shall be deemed to have been done or taken or instituted under the corresponding provision of this Act.
(3) All references in any enactment to any of the provisions of the Act so repealed shall be construed as references to the corresponding provision of this Act.