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"Court" as defined in section 2(b) of the Probation of offenders Ordinance, 1960 means ?

Correct answer: C. Court empowered by the Ordinance

  • A. Session Court
  • B. High Court
  • C. Court empowered by the Ordinance
  • D. None of above

Explanation

For this Ordinance, “Court” means a court empowered by the Ordinance to exercise jurisdiction in respect of an offence. The definition is therefore broader than merely a Sessions Court or High Court.

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