Convicted and released on probation

615 votes

When any person not under twenty-one years of age is convicted of an offence punishable with fine only or with imprisonment for a term of seven years, or less, or when any person under twenty-one years of age or any woman is convicted of an offence not punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and no previous conviction is proved against the offender, if it appears to the Court before which he is convicted, regard being had to the age, character or antecedents of the offender, and to the circumstances in which the offence was committed, that it is expedient that the offender should be released on probation of good conduct. This is the meaning of Releasing on Probation The Court may, instead of sentencing him at once to any punishment, direct that he be released on his entering into a bond, with or without sureties, to appear and receive sentence when called upon during such period (not exceeding three years) as the Court may direct and in the meantime to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

Advocate Pankaj Bajaj LawRato

988 votes

The accused might have been entered into plea bargain and might have pleaded guilty before the court and the court would have awarded lesser penalty along with bond of good behavior and with that he might have been released.

Advocate Mohd Atik Iqbal LawRato