Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
136. Harbouring deserter . — Whoever, except as hereinafter excepted, knowing or having reason to believe that an officer, soldier,[8] [sailor or airman], in the Army,[9] [Navy or Air Force] of the 10[Government of India], has deserted, harbours such officer, soldier, 8[sailor or airman], shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine or with both.
Exception . — This provision does not extend to the case in which the harbour is given by a wife to her husband.
Source: India Code