Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 146
Unlawful compulsory labour
In one line
BNS Section 146 deals with unlawful compulsory labour and replaces IPC 374.
Punishment, bail and court
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | Unlawful compulsory labour. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. | Cognizable. | Bailable. | Any Magistrate. |
Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The punishment column is the Schedule’s summary; the section text below is what prescribes the punishment. Classification decides procedure (arrest, bail as of right, which court), not the result of any particular case.
Bare act text — BNS 146
146. Unlawful compulsory labour.
Whoever 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.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 146 in the IPC?
BNS Section 146 (Unlawful compulsory labour) replaces Section 374 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 374 is now BNS 146.
What is the punishment under BNS 146?
Unlawful compulsory labour – punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is cognizable and bailable, triable by any Magistrate.
Is BNS 146 bailable?
Bailable: BNS 146. Bail in a non-bailable offence is at the court's discretion; the classification decides procedure, not the outcome of a particular bail application.
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