Under which provision of law, the Court while considering the case of a person convicted for an offence not punishable with death or Imprisonment of life, is under an obligation to call for the report of Probation Officer?
Verified Answer
A. Section 9 of the Probation of Offenders Act.
B. Section 7 of the Probation of Offenders Act.
C. Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act.
D. None of the above.
Explanation:
Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, deals with the power of the court to release certain offenders on probation of good conduct. It states that before making an order under this section, the court shall take into consideration the report, if any, of the probation officer. This implies an obligation to consider such a report when contemplating probation.