Section 371 Indian Penal Code

Section 371 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Habitual dealing in slaves. It is under CHAPTER XVI (OF OFFENCESAFFECTINGTHE HUMAN BODY) of the Code.

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.