IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 216 IPC

Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered

Offence

Whenever any person convicted of or charged with an offence, being in lawful custody for that offence, escapes from such custody, or whenever a public servant, in the exercise of the lawful powers of such public servant, orders a certain person to be apprehended for an offence, whoever, knowing of such escape or order for apprehension, harbours or conceals that person with the intention of preventing him from being apprehended,

Punishment

shall be punished in the manner following, that is to say:

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
← Sec. 215 All sections Sec. 216A →

FAQ — Section 216 IPC

Section 216 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished in the manner following, that is to say:

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.