The UP Prisoners Release on Probation Act 1938
uttar-pradesh · 1938
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the United Provinces Prisoners’ Release on Probation Act, 1938
- S. 2Section 2 allows the State Government to release prisoners on probation if they seem likely to lead a crime-free life.
- S. 3Section 3 specifies the duration of probation license and counts it as served prison time for sentencing calculations.
- S. 4Section 4 of UP Prisoners Release on Probation Act 1938 includes time spent on probation in computing prison sentence and remission.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the conditions and revocation power for prisoner release on probation licenses.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the State Government to revoke probation licenses for released prisoners, but must provide a hearing before revoking due to breach.
- S. 7Section 7 penalizes escape from probation supervision or failure to return to prison after license revocation with imprisonment and fine.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the State Government to release prisoners on probation if they enter a bond with sureties to behave well and comply with imposed conditions.
- S. 9Section 9 authorizes the State Government to create rules for prisoner release conditions, officer appointments, and revocation procedures.