Penal Code · s 216B

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s 216BHarbouring suspected bad characters

(I)

Whoever being owner or occupier of any house or place knowingly -

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(a)

harbours reputed thieves therein; or

(b)

knowingly permits them to assemble therein or deposit goods therein reasonably suspected of being stolen, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years and fine.

(2)

If any person convicted under this section is the holder of a licence for the sale of intoxicating liquors or drugs or for keeping of any place of public entertainment or resort, the Court may in its discretion cancel any such licence.

Definition of "harbour" in sections 212,216,216A and 216B