Section 17
Punishment for advancement of bonded debt.
The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
About this Act
An Act to provide for the abolition of bonded labour system with a view to preventing the economic and physical exploitation of the weaker sections of the people and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
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.