Section 146: Unlawful compulsory labour

Q: What does Section 146 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (BNS) deal with?

Section 146 BNS pertains to "Unlawful compulsory labour". It is part of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 146 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (BNS) governs unlawful compulsory labour.

Q: Is Section 146 BNS still in force?

Yes, Section 146 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 146 BNS?

धारा 146 BNS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 146 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Section 146 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (BNS) governs unlawful compulsory labour.

Q: What is Dhara 146 BNS?

Dhara 146 BNS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 146 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 146 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (BNS) governs unlawful compulsory labour.

Q: How to cite Section 146 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023?

Cite as: "Section 146, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (BNS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, 2023, § 146 (India).

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

Chapter V — IOf Offences Affecting the Human Body

Section 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.