BNS Section 146: Unlawful compulsory labour
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 374
Procedural Classification Summary
Unlawful compulsory
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year,labour.or fine, or both
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.