Correct Answer:
A. To conceal a person with intention of screening him from legal punishment
The term "Harbouring offender" refers to the act of concealing or protecting a person who has committed an offense, with the specific intention of preventing their apprehension or screening them from legal punishment. This is a distinct offense from participating in the crime itself.
- Option A is correct because it precisely defines harbouring as concealing an offender to shield them from justice.
- Option B is false as "facilitating a person in commission of an offence" describes abetment or complicity in the crime, not harbouring after the fact.
- Option C is false because "facilitating law enforcement agencies" is the opposite of harbouring; it implies cooperation with the authorities.
- Option D is false as Option A accurately defines the term.