Bonded labour persists as modern-day slavery despite five-decade-old law
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Why in news
A report highlights the persistence of bonded labor in Tamil Nadu despite the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, due to implementation gaps and slow judicial processes.
Background
The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act was enacted in 1976. The Tamil Nadu government introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in 2017 to address the issue, but cases continue to take years to resolve.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillBonded Labour System (Abolition) Act was enacted in 1976
- FactTamil Nadu government introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for bonded labor in 2017
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the institutional and legislative hurdles in the eradication of bonded labor in India despite existing legal frameworks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-departmental friction: Lack of coordination between labor, police, and rehabilitation departments
- Judicial backlog: Protracted litigation periods delaying victim compensation and rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation deficit: Insufficient post-liberation support measures to prevent re-entry into debt bondage
Keywords: debt bondage · structural inequality · rehabilitative justice · legislative implementation · vulnerable sections
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