This edition of The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 (Act 37 of 1970) provides the updated and authoritative bare text of the central legislation governing the regulation and abolition of contract labour in India, incorporating amendments as notified up to date. The Act is presented along with relevant State Amendments, ensuring comprehensive coverage of both central and state-level legislative developments applicable to contract labour regulation.

In addition to the principal Act, this volume includes the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Central Rules, 1971, along with allied rules and statutory instruments such as the Labour Laws (Exemption from Furnishing Returns and Maintaining Registers by Certain Establishments) Act, 1988, the standards relating to construction and maintenance of creches, provisions for ease of compliance to maintain registers under various labour laws, and other relevant extracts. Select state-specific rules, including the Delhi Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Rules, 1972, are also incorporated to enhance practical applicability.

The text is primarily presented as a bare act, reproducing the statutory provisions accurately as enacted and amended, with short comments to facilitate clarity while preserving the integrity of the legislative language. This format makes the book particularly suitable for legal reference, compliance use, and examination preparation.

This edition is especially useful for law students, judicial and competitive examination aspirants, labour law practitioners, HR and compliance professionals, employers, contractors, and academicians who require a current, concise, and reliable reference on contract labour laws. By consolidating the Act, rules, and state amendments in one volume, this book serves as a practical guide to understanding and applying the law relating to contract labour as it stands today.