November 2, 2026

Section 145 – Habitual Dealing in Slaves | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter VI – Of Offences Affecting the Human Body (Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour)

145. Habitual Dealing in Slaves

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