Under Article 23 of The Constitution of India, Prohibition is imposed on the practice of Traffic in Human Being and of Forced Labor.
The practice of bonded labor was prevalent in 20th century Indian society.
Further, because of illiteracy and social backwardness of debtors, several generations are made to work in degradable conditions and extreme poverty under this system.
Even after India got independence and Indian Constitution came to power that enshrines the principal of Equality and Dignity, the practice of Bandhua Mazdoori (बंधुआ मज़दूरी) continued.
With an aim to end this practice, Indian Parliament enacted Bonded Labor System (Abolition) Act, 1976.