Indian Penal Code, 1860

Harbouring deserter.—

Section

136

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

136. Harbouring deserter.— Whoever, except as hereinafter expected, knowing or having reason to believe that an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, has deserted, harbours such officer, soldier, 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.
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