IPC → BNS
IPC Section 136 in BNS
IPC Section 136 corresponds to BNS Section 164 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 136 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 164 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 164 — Harbouring deserter
Drafting note. Word “wife” is replaced by “spouse” in the exception of this section thereby made gender nuetral.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 136 in BNS?
IPC Section 136 is BNS Section 164 — Harbouring deserter.
Has the provision changed?
Word “wife” is replaced by “spouse” in the exception of this section thereby made gender nuetral.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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