Section 212 of IPC : Section 212: Harbouring offender. - if a capital offence ; if punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi knows that his friend, Arjun, has committed a murder, which is a capital offence punishable by death. To help Arjun avoid arrest, Ravi hides him in his house and provides him with food and shelter. When the police discover that Ravi has been harbouring Arjun, Ravi is arrested and charged under Section 212 of the Indian Penal Code. Since the offence Arjun committed is punishable with death, Ravi faces imprisonment for up to five years and may also be fined.

Example 2:

Priya is aware that her cousin, Suresh, has committed a serious crime of armed robbery, which is punishable with imprisonment for life. Priya helps Suresh by giving him money and arranging for him to stay at a friend's place to avoid being caught by the police. When the authorities find out about Priya's actions, ...

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