BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 145 BNS

Habitual dealing in slaves

Offence

Whoever habitually imports, exports, removes, buys, sells, traffics or deals in slaves,

Punishment

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.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: life.
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FAQ — Section 145 BNS

Section 145 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Habitual dealing in slaves”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.