Section 374 · Section 374. Unlawful compulsory labour
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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.
1[Sexual offences]
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1. Subs. by Act 43 of 1983, s. 3, for the heading “Of rape” and ss. 375 and 376.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 1 years, fine (no stated ceiling)
- Cognizable
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Bailable
- Compoundable
- Not compoundable
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate
- Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
- Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station
From the First Schedule to the BNSS (the CrPC's, for IPC offences)
In the new law
IPC 374BNS 146
146. Unlawful compulsory labour.
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How this section has changed
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- 1983Substituted
By: Act 43 of 1983
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