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Section 374 IPC — Unlawful compulsory labour

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 149

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374. 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. 2*[Sexual offences

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