The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 136 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever, except as hereinafter expected, knowing or having reason to believe that an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or air force of the Government of India, has deserted, harbours such officer, soldier, sailor 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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment -- Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both -- Cognizable -- Bailable -- Triable by any Magistrate -- Non-compoundable.