{"id":372791,"date":"2026-01-15T15:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=372791"},"modified":"2026-01-15T15:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:19:08","slug":"delhi-shops-establishments-amendment-bill-2026-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/01\/15\/delhi-shops-establishments-amendment-bill-2026-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Towards safer, gender inclusive workplaces and modern labour laws: Delhi Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On 9-1-2026, the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi introduced the Delhi Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2026<\/span>. The Bill aims of modernizing labour practices and strengthening workplace protections, particularly for women employees.<\/p>\n

Key Points:<\/h3>\n
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    The Bill seeks to revise the provisions of Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954<\/a><\/span>, aligning it with contemporary labour practices and emphasizing women’s safety and workplace equality<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The Bill expands Section 1 to cover shops and establishments with twenty or more employees, narrowing the scope to larger workplaces and easing compliance for smaller ones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Definition of young persons is modified and minimum age for employment will be revised from 12 years to 14 years<\/span>, aligning with child labour protection norms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Proposed provisions under Section 8<\/span> aim to revise the following:<\/p>\n