Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India - The Constitution of India 2024 (English Version)↗
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Article 24: Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
Prohibits employment of children below the constitutionally specified age in factories, mines, or hazardous employment.
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What it means
Plain-language explanation
Where you notice it
Daily civic life
How it protects you
Citizen protection
What to remember
Exam and recall pointers
What it means
Simple explanation
Article 24 protects children from dangerous forms of work.
Practical daily-life use
Where citizens notice it
- Relevant to child labour in hazardous settings.
- Supports child protection and school-first policy goals.
How it protects you
Citizen protection context
- Protects children from exploitation and unsafe workplaces.
- Strengthens child dignity and development.
Example situations
General civic examples
- A child is made to work in a hazardous industrial setting.
- A school lesson connects child labour prohibition with education rights.
Citizen note
Learning note
Detailed child labour rules come from statutes and must be checked for current categories and procedures.
Exam pointers
What to remember
- Article 24 is a Fundamental Right against child exploitation.
- Study it with Article 21A and Article 39.
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Last reviewed against official sources: 2026-05-20.