(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Protection of action taken in good faith shall be enforced across all industrial premises, factories, mines, and workplaces throughout India.
(2) Every occupier, principal employer, contractor, and manager shall strictly implement the environmental benchmarks, machinery safeguards, working hour limitations, and welfare facilities specified under this section.
(3) Failure to maintain the health and safety standards mandated under this section shall constitute a punishable offence under Chapter XI, attracting fines and imprisonment where serious bodily injury or fatality occurs.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 126
Section 126 of the Code provides statutory protection of action taken in good faith, barring civil suits, prosecutions, or other legal proceedings against the Central Government, State Governments, or any officer for acts done in good faith under the Code.
When challenging arbitrary inspector actions, frame the petition as a writ of certiorari under Article 226 demonstrating jurisdictional excess and breach of natural justice rather than attempting personal damages suits against individual officers barred by Section 126.