Of Offencesaffectingthe Human Body
IPC Section 374 - Unlawful compulsory labour
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 374 deals with unlawful compulsory labour.
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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.
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