Section 371 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 16

Habitual dealing in slaves

Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour

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Whoever habitually imports, exports, removes, buys, sells, traffics or deals in slaves, shall be punished with 1 [imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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Footnote -

1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life".