IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 216A IPC

Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits

Offence

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,

Punishment

shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years.
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FAQ — Section 216A IPC

Section 216A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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