The united provinces first ofenders probation act, 1938
uttarakhand · 1938
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- S. 1Subs
- S. 2Section 2, 3, 4 (1)
- S. 3The court may release first-time offenders of minor theft or related offenses without punishment if deemed fit.
- S. 4Section 4 allows courts to release first-time offenders on probation instead of sentencing them, if deemed appropriate based on the offender's circumstances.
- S. 5Section 5 allows lower magistrates to refer first offender cases to higher magistrates for sentencing if deemed necessary.
- S. 6Section 6 allows appellate courts and High Court to revise and set aside probation orders, imposing a lawful sentence instead.
- S. 7Section 7 allows courts to issue warrants or summons for offenders failing probation conditions, and imposes penalties or sentences for such failures.
- S. 8Section 8 applies certain sections of the Code to sureties and bonds under this Act.
- S. 9Section 9 specifies who can be appointed as a probation officer under the Act.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates a probation officer to supervise, report on, and assist offenders on probation.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the court to modify or discharge an offender's probation bond if the probation officer deems it necessary.
- S. 12Section 12 details the conditions under which variations or additions to a bond's terms affect sureties.
- S. 13Section 13 empowers the State Government to make rules for probation officers' appointments, remuneration, and recognition of societies.
- S. 14Nothing in this Act shall affect the provisions of section 31 of the Reformatory Schools Act, 1897
- S. 15Sections 562, 563 and 564 of the Code are hereby repealed
- S. 171941in Gaz
- S. 1938(2) It extends3 to the whole of [Uttar Pradesh