Highlights of the Bill
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The Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2005 seeks to amend the Factories Act, 1948.
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The Principal Act restricts the employment of women in factories in night shifts. The Bill authorises state governments to remove the restrictions, subject to certain safeguards.
Key Issues and Analysis
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While the Bill allows women to work night shifts in factories, there may not be adequate safeguards to prevent exploitation of women workers.
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Other than the Factories Act, 1948, various state Shops and Commercial Establishment Acts also prohibit women from working at night.
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