Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 374 :
Unlawful compulsory labour:
(See section 146 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Unlawful compulsory labour.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 1 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable.
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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Whoever unlawfully compels any person to labour against the will of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
