IPC Section 136: Harbouring Deserter
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IPC Section 136: Harbouring Deserter
Whoever, except as hereinafter excepted, knowing or having reason to believe that an officer, soldier, 1 sailor or airman, in the Army, 2 Navy or Air Force of the 3Government of India, has deserted, harbours such officer, soldier, 1 sailor or airman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine or with both.
Exception:-This provision does not extend to the case in which the harbour is given by a wife to her husband.
Amendments
- Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s. 2 and the First Sch., for “or sailor”.
- Subs. by s. 2 and the First Sch., ibid., for “or Navy”.
- Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for “Queen”.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Harbouring such an officer, soldier, sailor or airman who has deserted |
| Punishment | 2 Years or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
