23. Failure to report deserters and absentees

Every person subject to military law who, knowing that any other person has committed an offence under section 21 or 22 of this Act, —

fails to report the fact without delay; or

fails to take any steps within his power to cause that person to be apprehended,shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a subordinate military court to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.