The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, vide
notification dated August 7, 2025 (“Delhi Exemption
2025”), has exempted all shops and commercial
establishments except liquor shops from select provisions of the
Delhi Shops and Establishment Act, 1954 (“Delhi
S&E Act”). The exemption relates to provisions
governing women working during the night time, opening and closing
hours of shops and commercial establishments, and the weekly close
day, subject to certain conditions.
Key features and conditions of the Delhi Exemption 2025
The Delhi Exemption 2025 provides relaxations to commercial
establishments from Section 14 (women to work during day
time), Section 15 (opening and closing hours of shops and
commercial establishments), and Section 16 (close
day) of the Delhi S&E Act. However, these relaxations are
subject to the following conditions:
