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Chapter XI · False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice

216B. Harbouring 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

Report

Chapter

Offences Relating to Coin and Government Stamps

Chapter

Offences Relating to Weights and Measures

Chapter XIV

Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Chapter XV

Offences Relating to Religion

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Offences Relating to Documents, False Documents and Currency Notes and Bank Notes

Chapter XIX

Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service

Chapter XX

Offences Relating to Marriage

Chapter XXI

Defamation

Chapter XXII

Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

Chapter XXIII

Attempts to Commit Offences