"Harbouring offender" means_______________________?
Correct answer: A. To conceal a person with intention of screening him from legal punishment
- A. To conceal a person with intention of screening him from legal punishment
- B. To facilitate a person in commission of an offence
- C. To facilitate law enforcement agencies
- D. None of these
Explanation
Harbouring an offender involves concealing or sheltering a person with the intention of screening that person from legal punishment. Merely helping someone commit an offence is abetment or facilitation, not harbouring after the offence.
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