Factories Act 1948 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive publication that covers the entire text of the Act, along with succinct notes under relevant sections. It is designed to serve as an authoritative reference, presenting the bare statutory provisions and interpretative insights. The book incorporates the latest amendments and features valuable aids, including tables, schedules, and references to landmark case law, ensuring readers thoroughly understand the Act.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Legal Professionals & Litigators – Advocates, law firms, and legal advisors dealing with labour laws, industrial law, and litigation around factory compliance
• Corporate Legal Teams & HR Managers – In-house counsels, compliance officers, and HR professionals who must ensure adherence to labour legislation
• Entrepreneurs & Factory Occupiers – Individuals or entities running manufacturing operations and responsible for worker welfare and safety
• Government Officials & Inspectors – Authorities overseeing the enforcement of industrial safety and labour welfare standards
• Academics & Students – Researchers, professors, and students in the fields of labour law, industrial relations, and social welfare interested in the statutory framework and legal interpretations

The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Factories Act [Act No. 63 of 1948] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Complete Text of the Factories Act] Presents the full, up-to-date text of the Act, incorporating all amendments up to date
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Section Notes] Each section is followed by concise notes guiding the reader on key interpretations, relevant court judgments, and compliance requirements
• [Reference Tools] Includes helpful marginal headings, cross-references, and schedules (like the First, Second, and Third Schedules) to facilitate quick location of crucial provisions
• [Practical Insights] Illustrates the obligations of occupiers and managers, particularly under Chapters on Health, Safety, Welfare, and Working Hours
• [User-friendly Structure] Organised systematically, with a detailed table of contents, making navigation straightforward for busy professionals
• [Compliance-oriented] Contains references to practical scenarios, potential penalties, and duties of various stakeholders (occupiers, managers, certifying surgeons, inspectors, and workers)

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Bare Act Text – The Factories Act 1948 is reproduced section-wise
• Section Notes – Directly following the legal text, these provide clarifications, highlight crucial compliance points, and refer to important judicial interpretations
• Schedules & Forms
  • First Schedule – Details industries involving hazardous processes
  • Second Schedule – Lists permissible levels of certain chemical substances in work environments
  • Third Schedule – Lists notifiable diseases under the Act
• Subject Index – A reference guide at the end, summarising key topics and relevant sections