As per section 2(a) of the Probation of Offenders Ordinance, 1960 "Code" means_________________?
Correct answer: A. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
- A. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
- B. Pakistan Penal Code, 1960
- C. Prisoner Code
- D. None of above
Explanation
Section 2(a) adopts the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 as the meaning of “Code” for the Ordinance. The Pakistan Penal Code is the substantive criminal law, not the procedural code referred to here.
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