Quick Navigation
Section 164 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
164. Harbouring deserter.
Whoever, except as hereinafter excepted, 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 the spouse of the deserter.
Related Sections
- Section 40: Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body
- Section 218: Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant
- Section 297: Keeping lottery office
- Section 213: Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
- Section 143: Trafficking of person
Related Acts
* Only for reference.