Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 · Chapter VI: Offences and Procedure for Trial
Section 17: Punishment for advancement of bonded debt
Whoever advances, after the commencement of this Act, any bonded debt 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.
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