IPC · XVI — OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Section 371. Habitual dealing in slaves

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

371. Habitual dealing in slaves . — Whoever habitually imports, exports, removes, buys, sells, traffics or deals in slaves, shall be punished with[1] [imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Source: India Code