Section 249 of BNS : Section 249: Harbouring offender.
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Ravi knows that his friend, Suresh, has committed a murder, which is punishable by death under Indian law. Suresh comes to Ravi's house seeking refuge. Ravi, aware of Suresh's crime, decides to hide him in his house to protect him from being arrested by the police. In this scenario, Ravi is harbouring an offender who has committed an offence punishable by death. According to Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to five years and may also be liable to pay a fine.
Example 2:
Priya is aware that her cousin, Anil, has committed a serious fraud, which is punishable with imprisonment for up to ten years. Anil asks Priya to let him stay at her place to avoid being caught by the authorities. Priya agrees and hides Anil in her house. Here, Priya is harbouring an offender who has committed an offence punishable with imprisonment for up to ten years. Under Section 249, Priya can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and may also be liable to p...
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