Section 5(1)(a) of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 allows a court to order compensation for loss…
Section 395 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 governs orders for compensation, including payments for loss or injury caused by an offence. Section 5(1)(a) of…
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Section 5(1)(a) of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 allows a court to order compensation for loss or injury caused by the offence. Which provision of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with the general power to order payment of compensation?
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Correct answer B
Section 395 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 governs orders for compensation, including payments for loss or injury caused by an offence.
Section 5(1)(a) of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 likewise permits reasonable compensation, in its own context of an offender released under section 3 or 4.
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Option A
Section 401 addresses release on probation of good conduct or after admonition.
Option B
Section 395 governs court orders for payment of compensation, including compensation for loss or injury.
Option C
Section 393 concerns the language and contents of a judgment.
Option D
Section 402 requires special reasons in specified cases when a court declines to apply an available probation or similar provision.
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