Here We Describe Section 164 BNS Act Mentions “Harbouring deserter” And Section 164 Is A Part Of CHAPTER VIII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Act.
Here We Also Describe Definitions Of BNS Section 164 With Explanation And Illustration OF OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE.
Definition Of Section 164 BNS Act-
| “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 |
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