Central Act
The Women’s and Children’s Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956.
An Act to provide for the licensing of institutions for women and children and for matters incidental thereto.
| Act number | 105 of 1956 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1956-12-30 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Sections | 12 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
- The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992
- The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
Questions this page answers
When did the The Women’s and Children’s Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956. come into force?
It was enacted on 1956-12-30.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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