Section 14 the Probation of offenders act, 1958
Sure! Here is a summary of Section 14 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958:
Section 14 - Probation in cases of Offenders other than Convicts
Key points:
This section empowers the court to release an offender on probation without recording a conviction, if the offender is found guilty of an offense punishable with imprisonment up to two years or with fine only.
The court may release the offender on probation of good conduct for a period it deems fit.
The offender must enter into a bond, with or without sureties, to keep the peace and be of good behavior during the probation period.
The court can impose conditions it considers necessary.
If the offender breaches the conditions of probation, the court may order the offender to be tried for the original offense.
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