Harbouring deserter.

Whoever, except as hereinafter excepted, knowing or having reason to believe that an officer, soldier, 1 [sailor or airman], in the Army, 2 [Navy or Air Force] of the 3[Government of India], has deserted, harbours such officer, soldier, 1 [sailor or airman], shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine or with both. Exception.This provision does not extend to the case in which the harbour is given by a wife to her husband.