Bare Act

The Women's and Children Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1656

The Women's and Children Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1656, establishes a mandatory regulatory framework for any organization or facility operating for the care, protection, or welfare of women and children. The Act requires these institutions to obtain a license from the designated State authority to operate legally. It empowers the government to inspect these facilities, set standards for living conditions, and revoke licenses if management fails to meet these requirements. For the ordinary citizen, this law serves as a safeguard, ensuring that shelters, orphanages, and welfare homes are held accountable and operate under government oversight to prevent abuse or neglect.

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