Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 146 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 146: Unlawful compulsory labour (Legacy IPC Section 374)

Statutory Classification Details

Unlawful compulsory

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year,labour.or fine, or both