Section 19 the Probation of offenders act, 1988
Section 19 – The Probation of Offenders Act, 1988 (likely a typo or confusion, as the original Probation of Offenders Act is from 1958, not 1988)
Here is the correct version from the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958:
Section 19 – Removal of Disqualification attaching to a conviction
Text:
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a person found guilty of an offence and dealt with under section 3 or section 4 shall not suffer disqualification, if any, attaching to a conviction of an offence under such law.
Explanation:
This section removes certain legal disabilities or disqualifications that would normally result from a criminal conviction. If an offender is given the benefit of probation (either under Section 3 or Section 4), then:
They will not be treated as a convicted criminal for the purpose of disqualifications.
For example, they may not be disqualified from jobs, licenses, or government opportunities that usually require a clean record.
Sections it refers to:
Section 3: Release after admonition (i.e., warning).
Section 4: Release on probation of good conduct (without sentencing).
Illustration:
Suppose a first-time offender is found guilty of a minor theft. Instead of sentencing, the court releases them on probation under Section 4. In such a case, Section 19 ensures that the person won’t be disqualified from applying to government services, jobs, or licenses where a conviction could have caused rejection.
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