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As per section 5 (1)(b) any female convicted of any offence other than an offence punishable with death can___________?

Correct answer: A. Be released on probation

  • A. Be released on probation
  • B. Not be released on probation
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 5(1)(b) permits a female convicted of an offence not punishable with death to be released on probation, subject to the statutory conditions and the court’s satisfaction that probation is appropriate. The death-penalty exception is the important limitation.

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