Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 145 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 145: Habitual dealing in slaves (Legacy IPC Section 371)

Statutory Classification Details

Habitual dealing in slaves

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Court of Session
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for life, orimprisonment for 10 years and fine