Constitution of India, 1949
24. Prohibition of employment of children in
factories, etc.-
No child below the age of fourteen years shall
be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous
employment. Provided that nothing in this sub-clause shall authorize the
detention of any person beyond the maximum period prescribed by any law made by
Parliament under sub-clause (b) of clause (7); or such person is detained in
accordance with the provisions of any law made by Parliament under sub-clauses
(a) and (b) of clause (7)