IPC Section 374. Unlawful compulsory labour

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 16
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offence Affecting The Human Body - Parliament of India

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.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Unlawful compulsory labour. Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine or both. Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Any Magistrate. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security