The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in:
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Correct answer: All occupations and processes
The 2016 amendment completely banned the employment of children below 14 years in all occupations and processes. The only exceptions are if the child helps their family after school hours or works as an artist in the audio-visual entertainment industry.
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