145. 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.
BNS Section 145: Habitual dealing in slaves
Section 145 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with habitual dealing in slaves. It replaces IPC 371 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 145 is cognizable and non-bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | Habitual dealing in slaves. | Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 145
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 371: Habitual dealing in slaves
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