The Jammu and Kashmir Probation of Offenders Act, 1966
The Jammu and Kashmir Probation of Offenders Act, 1966
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The Jammu and Kashmir Probation of Offenders Act, 1966, is a reformative piece of legislation designed to prevent the incarceration of first-time or minor offenders. Instead of immediate imprisonment, the Act empowers courts to release individuals after a simple warning (admonition) or on a bond of good conduct, provided they meet specific criteria. It places a special emphasis on rehabilitating offenders under twenty-one years of age. By prioritizing character assessment and supervision over punitive detention, the Act aims to reintegrate citizens into society, reducing the risk of them becoming hardened criminals through exposure to prison environments.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Power of Court to release certain offenders after admonition
- 4. Power of Court to release certain offenders on probation of good conduct
- 5. Power of Court to require released offenders to pay compensation and costs
- 6. Restriction on imprisonment of offenders under twenty-one years of age
- 7. Report of Probation Officer to be confidential
- 14. Duties of Probation Officers
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