Section 216B
Harbouring suspected bad characters
of Penal Code
ActIn forceProvision 194 of 505
Section 216B
(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.