BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 254 — Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits.
Replaces IPC Section 216A.
Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that any persons are about to commit or have recently committed robbery or dacoity, harbours them or any of them, with the intention of facilitating the commission of such robbery or dacoity, or of screening them or any of them from punishment, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation. —For the purposes of this section it is immaterial whether the robbery or dacoity is intended to be committed, or has been committed, within or without India. Exception. —The provisions of this section do not extend to the case in which the harbour is by the spouse of the offender.
Nearby sections
- 251 Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender.
- 252 Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc.
- 253 Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered.
- 255 Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture.
- 256 Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture.
- 257 Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law.
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