Section 20
Abetment to be an offence.
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 abets any offence punishable under this Act shall,
whether or not the offence abetted is committed, be punishable with the same punishment as is provided
for the offence which has been abetted.
Explanation,--For the purpose of this Act, "abetment" has the meaning assigned to it in the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Explanation,--For the purpose of this Act, "abetment" has the meaning assigned to it in the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).