The Government of Jharkhand on August 26, 2025, notified the Factories (Jharkhand Amendment) Act, 2025 to further amend the Factories Act, 1948.
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The State of Jharkhand has amended the Factories Act, 1948, as it applies within its jurisdiction. This amendment, which comes into effect upon publication in the Official Gazette, modifies the working hours for women in factories. The previous rule prohibited women from working between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The new amendment allows women to work between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., provided they give their written consent. The amendment also stipulates that this extended work period is subject to additional conditions related to safety, holidays, and overall working hours, which will be prescribed by the State Government.
[Jharkhand Act- 08, 2025]
