The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 · VI — OFFENCES AND PROCEDURE FOR TRIAL

Section 16. Punishment for enforcement of bonded labour

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER VI OFFENCES AND PROCEDURE FOR TRIAL 16. Punishment for enforcement of bonded labour.— Whoever, after the commencement of this Act, compels any person to render any bonded labour shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and also with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees.

Source: India Code