Section 164 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with harbouring deserter. Under the old law this was Section 136 of the IPC.
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Section 164 BNS - Harbouring deserter
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 164 - Harbouring deserter
- Old provision
- Section 136 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 164 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 136 IPC | Modified | Word “wife” is replaced by “spouse” in the exception of this section thereby made gender nuetral . |
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