SECTION 371 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Habitual dealing in slaves
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 371
According to section 371 of Indian penal code, Whoever habitually imports, exports, removes, buys, sells traffics or deals in slaves, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 371 in Simple Words
In the Indian Penal Code, anyone who regularly engages in importing, exporting, buying, selling, trafficking, or dealing in slaves can be punished with either life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to ten years, and fined.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Habitual dealing in slaves | Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Habitual dealing in slaves
Punishment : Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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What offence is defined under IPC 371?
IPC 371 Offence: Habitual dealing in slaves.
What is the punishment for IPC 371 Case?
The punishment for IPC 371 is Life or 10 Years + Fine.
Is IPC 371 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 371 is a Cognizable.
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Is IPC 371 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 371 is a Non-Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 371 be tried?
IPC 371 is tried in the court of Court of Session.