What is the BNS Section 146 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 146 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 374. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 146 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 146 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 146?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 146 BNS is: Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 146 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 146 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 146 BNS?

Cases under Section 146 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 146 BNS?

Section 146 BNS deals with 'Unlawful compulsory labour'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 146

BNS Section 146: Unlawful compulsory labour

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 374

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 146 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "unlawful compulsory labour". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding unlawful compulsory labour as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 146 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Unlawful compulsory labour

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, or fine, or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No change.

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