Definition of IPC 212:
Harbouring offender.
Classification :
This section is Bailable, Cognizable and Non-compoundable.
Triable By :
Magistrate of the first class.
Punishment :
According to Para 1 – Imprisonment for 5 years and fine.
According to Para 2 – Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
According to para 3 – Imprisonment for a quarter of the longest term, and of the description, provided for the offence, or fine, or both.