Asked in a 1960 paperModerate

Under section 7(3) of the Probation of Offenders Ordinance, 1960, if the Court after hearing the case, is satisfied that the offender has failed to observe any of the condition of his bond it may forthwith?

Correct answer: C. Both A and B

  • A. Sentence him for the original offence
  • B. Without prejudice to the continuance in force of the bond, impose upon him a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 7(3) permits both consequences after the court finds a breach: sentencing the offender for the original offence and imposing a fine up to one thousand rupees without ending the bond. Therefore, the combined option is correct.

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