Section 61: Assisting and concealing desertion and absence without leave

A person subject to service law under this Act who-(a) knowingly assists any other person subject to service law under this Act to desert or absent himself without leave; or
(b) knowing that a person subject to service law under this Act has deserted or absented himself without leave, or is attempting to desert or absent himself without leave, fails to report that fact without delay, or fails to take any step in his power to cause that person to be apprehended,
is guilty of an offence under this section and liable, on conviction by a court-martial, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment provided by this Act.