The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 216A — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that any persons are about to commit or have recently committed robbery or dacoity, harbours them or any of them, with the intention of facilitating the commission of such robbery or dacoity or of screening them or any of them from punishment, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation:- For the purposes of this section it is immaterial whether the robbery or dacoity is intended to be committed, or has been committed, within or without India Exception: - This provision does not extend to the case in which the harbour is by the husband or wife of the offender. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years and fine--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by Magistrate of the first class--Non-compoundable.