Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter 06 Offences Affecting The Human Body

Section 146: Unlawful compulsory labour.

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.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
  • Cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by Any Magistrate.


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