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SECTION 371 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Habitual dealing in slaves
Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 145 for updated procedures & punishments.
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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