The origin of bonded labour can be traced back to ancient times whereby, the Hindu society was divided into caste structures. The
lower caste strata did not have sufficient means for their sustenance due to which they often depended on higher castes for their own
survival. Due to extreme scarcity of resources on the part of debtor, he had nothing to offer as security. Thus, the creditor and debtor
entered into an agreement where the debtor pledged his person and work in lieu of unsatisfied debt.
