Section 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with harbouring offender who has escaped From custody or whose apprehension Has been ordered. Under the old law this was Section 216 of the IPC.
Home › BNS Sections › Section 253
Section 253 BNS - Harbouring offender who has escaped From custody or whose apprehension Has been ordered
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 253 - Harbouring offender who has escaped From custody or whose apprehension Has been ordered
- Old provision
- Section 216 IPC
Old law → Section 253 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 216 IPC | Modified | Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c) and sub - headings are dropped. “husband or wife” is replaced by “spouse”. |
Have a legal problem? Ask a lawyer - free.
Post your question free of cost and advocates near you can respond. Or use Talk to a Lawyer option to instantly connect with an advocate.
Are you a lawyer?
Get listed free on the advocates directory. Search Supreme Court judgments with headnotes. Daily court updates and citizen queries from your city.