Question

Providing shelter to an offender knowingly is called as ........

• A. Harboring
• B. Abetting
• C. Conspiracy
• D. Attempting

Hint:

Harboring involves aiding an offender *after* the crime is committed — typically by hiding them or helping them escape detection.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Harboring refers to the act of knowingly providing shelter, food, or aid to a criminal or offender, especially to protect them from being apprehended or punished by law enforcement authorities. Under Section 212 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), harboring an offender is a punishable offense if done with knowledge that the person has committed an offense.
This action is considered obstruction of justice because it interferes with the lawful process of arrest and trial. It is different from abetting, which involves encouragement or support before or during the crime. It is also different from conspiracy, which refers to planning a crime, and attempting, which involves trying but failing to commit an offense.