Skip to content
Try for free

Statute → case law

See how courts applied this provision

Jump to judgments under this act, then open an AI Brief on any order. Semantic Search helps you ask in plain English.

  • AI Brief & Ask
  • Semantic AI Search
Try free for 7 days Explore AI Studio

Credentials emailed - log in to pick up where you left off.

TypeBare Act JurisdictionMeghalaya Government

Apprentices Act, 1961

Complete Act - all sections

~1 min read
https://sooperkanoon.com/act/136165

Bare act · Research

About this act

Apprentices Act, 1961 is Meghalaya state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

Research copy - verify against official government publications before filing or court use.

Find citing judgments Supreme Court, High Courts & tribunals

Act Text

Preamble1 - Apprentices Act, 1961
Chapter1 - Short title, extent, commencement and application "
Chapter2 - Definition
Chapter3 - Qualifications for being engaged as an apprentice
Chapter5 - Novation of contracts of apprenticeship
Chapter6 - Period of apprenticeship training
Chapter7 - Termination of apprenticeship contract
Chapter8 - Number of apprentices for a designated trade
Chapter9 - Practical and basic training of apprentices
Chapter10 - Related instruction of apprentices
Chapter11 - Obligation of employers
Chapter12 - Obligations of apprentices
Chapter13 - Payment to apprentices
Chapter14 - Health, safety and welfare of apprentices
Chapter15 - Hours of work, overtime, leave and holidays
Chapter16 - Employer's liability for compensation for injury
Chapter17 - Conduct and discipline
Chapter18 - Apprentices are trainees and not workers
Chapter19 - Records and returns
Chapter20 - Settlement of disputes
Chapter21 - Holding of test and grant of certificate and conclusion of training
Chapter22 - Offer and acceptance of employment
Chapter23 - Authorities
Chapter24 - Constitution of Councils
Chapter25 - Vacancies not to invalidate acts and proceedings
Chapter26 - Apprenticeship Advisers
Chapter27 - Deputy and Assistant Apprenticeship Advisers
Chapter28 - Apprenticeship Advisers to be public servants
Chapter29 - Powers of entry, Inspection, etc
Chapter30 - Offences and penalties
Chapter31 - Penalty where no specific penalty is provided
Chapter32 - Offences by companies
Chapter33 - Cognizance of offences
Chapter34 - Delegation of powers
Chapter35 - Construction of reference
Chapter36 - Protection of action taken in good faith
Chapter37 - Power to make rules
Chapter38 - Repeal
AppendixI - APPENDIX I(2)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Apprentices Act, 1961?

The Apprentices Act, 1961, is Meghalaya state legislation available in full text on SooperKanoon. It is commonly used for legal research alongside judgments that interpret and apply its provisions.

How can I find court judgments citing the Apprentices Act, 1961?

Use “Find citing judgments” on this page to search reported decisions from Indian courts and tribunals that reference the Apprentices Act, 1961. You can also start from the Bare Acts hub or run an advanced act search for tighter filters.

Is the act text on SooperKanoon official?

SooperKanoon hosts bare act text for research and quick reference. For filings or compliance in Meghalaya, confirm the wording against the official state gazette or authorized publication.

AI Briefs · Semantic Search · Save & annotate judgments

Start your 7-day free trial
1M+ judgments indexed

Brief any judgment in 18 sections.

Search Supreme Court, High Courts, and tribunals - then open an AI Brief on any result. Core search is free; full AI desk free for 7 days.

Start 7-day free trial - no card Talk to Sales