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SECTION 216A IPC - Indian Penal Code - Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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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.
IPC 216A in Simple Words
Section 216A of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who knowingly shelters or hides individuals involved in robbery or dacoity to aid their criminal activities or protect them from punishment can be sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for up to seven years and fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbouring robbers or dacoits | Rigorous Imprisonment for 7 Years and Fine | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Harbouring robbers or dacoits
Punishment : Rigorous Imprisonment for 7 Years and Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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