Section 130 of IPC : Section 130: Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a guard at a prison where a high-profile State prisoner, Ajay, is being held. Ajay promises Ravi a large sum of money if he helps him escape. Ravi agrees and provides Ajay with a key to unlock his cell. Ajay successfully escapes from the prison. In this scenario, Ravi has knowingly aided a State prisoner in escaping from lawful custody. Under Section 130 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for life or a term extending up to ten years, and he may also be liable to pay a fine.

Example 2:

Priya is a local resident who finds out that a prisoner of war, Raj, has escaped from a nearby military detention center. Raj seeks refuge in Priya's house, and she agrees to hide him in her basement. The authorities are actively searching for Raj, but Priya continues to conceal his presence. In this case, Priya is harboring a prisoner of war who has escaped from lawful custody. ...

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