Unlawful compulsory labour
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Summary
Forcing someone to work against their will is a criminal offence. If a person unlawfully compels another to labour, they can be punished with up to one year imprisonment, or a fine, or both. Police can arrest; the offence is bailable and can be tried by any magistrate.
Example
Priya is locked in the shop and forced by her employer to keep working until the employer says stop. She files a complaint with the police. The employer can be charged with unlawfully compelling labour and may face up to one year in jail, a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever unlawfully compels any person to labour against the will of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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