This edition of The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 (Act 19 of 1976), updated for 2026, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for law students, legal practitioners, judicial officers, human rights professionals, labour law experts, social welfare organizations, and government authorities. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, the book provides the authentic statutory text of the law along with concise explanatory notes, making it an invaluable resource for academic study, legal practice, and examination preparation.

The publication includes the principal legislation along with the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Rules, 1976, offering a complete and up-to-date reference on the legal framework for the abolition of bonded labour in India. It reflects the current statutory provisions governing the identification, release, and rehabilitation of bonded labourers while ensuring compliance with the law.

The book includes:
• The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 (Act 19 of 1976)
• The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Rules, 1976
• Short comments for better understanding of important statutory provisions

The content covers key aspects of the law, including:
• Abolition of the bonded labour system
• Extinguishment of bonded debts and liabilities
• Rights and protections of freed bonded labourers
• Restoration of property and release from bonded obligations
• Duties and powers of District Magistrates and other authorities
• Constitution and functions of Vigilance Committees
• Identification, enforcement, and implementation mechanisms
• Offences, penalties, and legal proceedings under the Act
• Rule-based procedures for effective administration and compliance

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Law students and academicians studying labour and social welfare legislation
• Advocates and legal professionals handling labour law and human rights matters
• Government officials, labour commissioners, and enforcement authorities
• NGOs, researchers, and social welfare organizations working on bonded labour eradication and rehabilitation

Whether used for examinations, legal practice, policy implementation, or academic research, this updated edition provides a reliable and current compilation of The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 and the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Rules, 1976, serving as an authoritative statutory reference as applicable in 2026.