The Telangana Probation of Offenders Act, 1936.
telangana · 1937
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called 2[the Telangana Probation of Offenders Act, 1936
- S. 2Section defines terms used in the Act, aligning undefined terms with definitions from the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.
- S. 3Section 3 allows courts to release first-time, minor offenders without punishment after admonition.
- S. 4Section 4 allows courts to release certain young or first-time offenders on probation instead of sentencing them immediately.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines procedure for first offenders found guilty by unauthorized Magistrates, requiring referral to empowered Magistrate for sentencing.
- S. 6Adapted by G
- S. 7Section 7 allows courts to issue warrants or summons for offenders failing probation conditions, remand or bail them, and impose penalties or original sentence for non-compliance.
- S. 8Section 8 applies certain sections of the Code to sureties given under the Telangana Probation of Offenders Act.
- S. 9Section 9 appoints probation officers for offenders, specifying who can be named and their control by the District Magistrate.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates probation officers to supervise offenders, ensure compliance with conditions, report behavior, and assist in employment.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the court to modify probation bonds if deemed expedient by the probation officer.
- S. 12Section 12 details how changes to bond conditions affect sureties and clarifies that probation releases do not lead to disqualifications for subsequent sentences.
- S. 13The section empowers the State Government to make rules for probation officers' appointments, remuneration, and societies' recognition.
- S. 14Section 14 preserves existing laws on reformatory schools and children's acts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- S. 15Saving of the jurisdiction of the High Court