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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

The Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 371

HABITUAL DEALING IN SLAVES Whoever habitually imports, exports, removes, buys, sells, traffics or deals in slaves shall

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The Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 371 is part of The Indian Penal Code 1860 - HABITUAL DEALING IN SLAVES Whoever habitually imports, exports, removes, buys, sells, traffics or deals in slaves shall. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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SECTION 371: HABITUAL DEALING IN SLAVES 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.

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