The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
Section 4. Abolition of bonded labour system.
(1) On the commencement of this Act, the bonded labour system shall stand abolished and every bonded labourer shall, on such commencement, stand freed and discharged from any obligation to render any bonded labour.
(2) After the commencement of this Act, no person shall--
(a) make any advance under, or in pursuance of, the bonded labour system, or
(b) compel any person to render any bonded labour or other form of forced labour.
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