The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976

The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 is a law enacted by the Indian government that aims to abolish the practice of bonded labor in the country. This act defines bonded labor as a system where a debtor is forced to work for the creditor as a means of repaying a debt. The act prohibits any form of bonded labor and provides protection to the victims of such labor. It also provides for the rehabilitation of the victims, their release from bondage, and the punishment of those who force people into bonded labor. The act also establishes Vigilance Committees to monitor and oversee the implementation of the law.