The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

Section 7A. Unlawful compulsory labour when to be deemed to be a practice of "untouchability"

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

4[ 7A. Unlawful compulsory labour when to be deemed to be a practice of "untouchability".— (1) (1) Whoever compels any person, on the ground of "untouchability", to do any scavenging or sweeping or 1. Ins. by Act 106 of 1976, s. 9, (w.e.f. 19-11-1976). 2. Subs. by s. 9, ibid ., for certain words (w.e.f. 19-11-1976).

Source: India Code