Section 371: Habitual dealing in slaves

Q: What does Section 371 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 371 IPC pertains to "Habitual dealing in slaves". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 371 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs habitual dealing in slaves.

Q: Is Section 371 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 371 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 371 IPC?

धारा 371 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 371 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 371 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs habitual dealing in slaves.

Q: What is Dhara 371 IPC?

Dhara 371 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 371 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 371 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs habitual dealing in slaves.

Q: How to cite Section 371 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 371, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 371 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter V — – Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour

Section 371

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.